<p>CT:</p>
<p>suggest you do a little more research on a school that you feel “so excited about.”</p>
<p>Chicago is not known to be generous with finaid. Chicago is not no-loan. Chicago requires self-help in the form of loans, summer earnings and work study. Chicago will cost $58k next year likely $60+ by the time that you apply.</p>
<p>Agree with Mom that retaking the SAT is of zero value. Your college gpa, recs and essay (‘Why Chicago?’) are all you need.</p>