<p>I remember my S's GC making $$$ signs next to Marist, Manhatten and St. Joseph college last May. She said they were decent colleges, and if you felt comfortable there, they gave more money than a lot of colleges. Sometimes a bit of help now will lessen the load later. She went on the importance of grad school and how many professors she knew that went to lesser known colleges, but got into great grad schools. I'm not a big "prestige" person, but I thanked her for the information she gave us. Some lucky students at his school got a full ride at certain N.Eastern colleges. I can't even imagine seeing "O" owed in that column. My friends niece got that at H.Cross and her mom framed it. : )</p>
<p>TheDad: I live three blocks away from AU, so to me the "high school" analogy is definitely true...that's one school I won't be applying to. (Unlike many here, I can't wait to leave DC.) :eek:</p>
<p>TYG, I think many people, regardless of where they live or how fine the local college, want to go Somewhere Else for college. I think it's a good idea. I would not have been unhappy if D had chosen GW or G'town but she wound up not applying after discovering LAC's. See also, "So <em>this</em> is what Tiggers like!"</p>
<p>I highly suggest looking at NYU if your daughter wants urban. It's as urban as you can get. Students are great and there's just so much energy on campus. Not much coddling of the students though: This is a school for smart, independent kids. Lots of artsy types there, but lots of other types of kids as well. I'm a huge fan.</p>