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With strong stats it's pretty easy to get $25k+ off at some good safety schools, but full rides where room & board are included are much, much rarer. I
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The key word is “SOME” safety schools. So, the list must be carefully chosen. AND…that merit is applied FIRST, so it it’s a $60k school, that could mean that parents still will have a $35k bill. If dad isn’t prepared/willing to pay that, those schools won’t be affordable.