Taking a gap year to earn money for college

International Students
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<p>I'm an int'l student who got into Cornell, but received no fin aid. I'm really worried about paying for college, and I think I'll prob have like $150,000-200,000 debts by the time I will graduate from Cornell. I really love to attend Cornell, but I really don't think I can afford this university. I was not very bright enough to get admitted to HYP with fin aid. </p>

<p>Do you guys think I should deffer an admission for one year (like a gap year) and work my butt off to earn some money? I'm thinking of reserving a spot at the Cornell class of '11 by sending my deposit money and apply to some other schools (lesser schools that will give int'l students some kind of merit scholarship or something) w/ fin aid? If I got into some place with fin aid, I'll go to that school, but if I don't, can I still go to Cornell for the class of '11? I'm seriously considering this option. </p>

<p>I'd appreciate any kind of advice. Thank you.</p>

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<p>You think you can earn $150000 in a year? If yes, I would say go take a gap year.</p>

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<p>No, I just think I may cover some part of the tuition.</p>

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<p>What are your other options aside from Cornell?</p>

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<p>if you can earn 150000 in one year... you shouldn't go to college</p>

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<p>LOLs acceptance.. that's quite right. Haha, the cost of a college education just doesnt make sense if you can earn 150000 a year. =)</p>

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<p>I doubt the gap year will contribute substantially to the cost of education. It is more for you to pursue alternative education options like places which would offer aid. It's up to you what the value of 1 year of your life is.</p>

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<p>go for a gap</a> year! if you're doing what i do now, you can easily earn $6000 a year, more if you want to! :D:D</p>

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dont you see that gap years have completely negative financial effects.

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You will be earning more in your first year out of college graduation than in this gap year

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back these accusations with evidences. don't go round flaming things based only on your assumptions.</p>

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Youre obviously going to earn more money with a college degree than not

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lol he thinks i said "drop out of college". ah well, CCers know me anyway. no point wasting my time with "my-name-is-not-larry".</p>

<p>let's not hijack the OP's thread. :)</p>

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<p>Whoa, wait a second... I'm confused. Who needs college if you can earn 150000 a year?</p>