So Confused...please Help

Applying to College
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I don’t know whether I should go to UCSD or Cal State Long Beach.

UCSD–no scholarships

Cal State Long Beach–Presidential Scholarship–full ride, paid tuition, books, housing, honors program, lots of other special things

I was set on UCSD until I found out about CSULB.

I have gotten several other scholarships so far…
1.) Governor’s Scholarship–$1,000
2.) NSHSS National Scholar Award–$1,000
3.) OCTFCU Member Education Award–$500
4.) CSF Seymour Memorial Award–$1,250
5.) Principal’s Leadership Award–$1,000

I WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY GOVERNMENT AID (NO FAFSA, NO CAL GRANT, ETC.)The scholarships could help pay for UCSD but if I don’t use them I could save them to buy something nice. I also have a trust fund of around $45,000 (which will grow with interest over the next couple of years). I could take about $10,000 out each year (if I go to UCSD) or I could save this, let it grow some more, and use it to buy a house/car/etc. (if I go to Long Beach).

Please help. What’s your opinion? Thanks.

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<p>prestige wise, ucsd's the better school. kinda hard to come up with an opinion without knowing your academic goals. </p>

<p>personally, i'd consider the scholarships and the trust fund as an investment. spend it on your education now and probably much more money in the future. 50k might get you a decent car now (wouldn't bother with a house), but you'll probably wanna get a new car in a few years time. a good education could mean the difference in getting a new car (not to mention other stuff) or fixing your old car and renting an apartment.</p>

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<p>i'd say ucsd</p>