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re: How many of you allowed your kids to go to college out of State
Posted on 1/23/17 at 8:45 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Posted on 1/23/17 at 8:45 pm to Tigahs24Seven
I went to Ole Miss for one semester. That place was a dump and I came back to LA.
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Posted on 1/23/17 at 8:52 pm to Tigahs24Seven
I went to LSU from Chicago because it was the best financial deal of any school in the country. My parents still were very hesitant to let me go because they were worried I'd be homesick. Paying way more for a comparable school is just dumb, like going to A&M instead of LSU or something. Either force them to find scholarships or make them take out loans.
This post was edited on 1/23/17 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 1/23/17 at 8:54 pm to Tigahs24Seven
What's their intended majors? (I realize their still juniors in HS)
But this plays a factor for me. Not worth paying more if their going for a run of the mill degree.
Even if they want to become doctors it's not worth the money for their undergrad.
Reason i'm saying is because I have a buddy from Maryland who had to go out of state to get a Petroleum Eng Degree.
Thereby making the extra money worth it.
But this plays a factor for me. Not worth paying more if their going for a run of the mill degree.
Even if they want to become doctors it's not worth the money for their undergrad.
Reason i'm saying is because I have a buddy from Maryland who had to go out of state to get a Petroleum Eng Degree.
Thereby making the extra money worth it.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 8:54 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Some schools will send kids mail so they apply and can reject them. A low acceptance rate is good for business.
And for grad school, either get a full tuition assistantship or go to a top school in the field.
And for grad school, either get a full tuition assistantship or go to a top school in the field.
This post was edited on 1/23/17 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:00 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
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What's their intended majors? (I realize their still juniors in HS)
But this plays a factor for me. Not worth paying more if their going for a run of the mill degree.
Even if they want to become doctors it's not worth the money for their undergrad.
Reason i'm saying is because I have a buddy from Maryland who had to go out of state to get a Petroleum Eng Degree.
Thereby making the extra money worth it.
My Daughter wants to be a Neonatologist...my Son is thinking Veterinary Medicine and is trying to go to a week long Vet School Camp at UGA to help see if it is really for him...so, is undergrad really an important factor in getting into these type programs?
This post was edited on 1/23/17 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:02 pm to Tigahs24Seven
"Allow your kids"?
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:02 pm to Tigahs24Seven
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Neonatologist
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Veterinary Medicine
No clue, going to need some outside help on this one.
But on the flip side, sounds like your kids are on the right path and have their heads on straight for the most part.
So congrats on that.
ETA: It's also a small miracle that nobody has asked for pics yet
This post was edited on 1/23/17 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:05 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Here is what I told my son, "That's fine son, but how are YOU going to pay for it?" It worked out any way, my GI Bill(State) paid his tuition at Bama. Blessed! Good Luck!
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:08 pm to Tigahs24Seven
Seriously if I could do it over I would go to tech the first year bc those are just stupid 101 classes anyway. Then transfer to an in state university bc if you plan on going to grad school your undergard doesn't matter that much.
The big thing is grad school and if you're smart enough it will be paid for with fellowship or grants. Talk with them and show them research and what fields they may be interested in
The big thing is grad school and if you're smart enough it will be paid for with fellowship or grants. Talk with them and show them research and what fields they may be interested in
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:41 pm to Forkbeard3777
Encourage him to choose Indiana. I hear it's a great time.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:44 pm to Tigahs24Seven
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really want to...that is why I put it out here on the OT. The 2 at once thing is mind boggling..I just want to cover all the bases so they have a choice and a chance.
Have them take the ACT as often as they can - that is usually the baseline for academic schollys - but you probably know that.
There are a ton of obscure schollys out there; especially for girls going into engineering. Tons of essay contests. 'Most major corporations offer them - just fire up that search engine. Check with the companiea you and your spouse work for.
They could always go the 2 year route while they establish residency.
Good luck!!
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:44 pm to Tactical1
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"Allow your kids"?
He's paying. His rules.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:45 pm to Tigahs24Seven
4/4 so far
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:48 pm to Forkbeard3777
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<---- Oldest is at Belmont
<---- Youngest has been accepted to Univ. Illinois, Elon, and Indiana. Hasn't made a decision yet.
Oldest is a musician? Several friends of mine went there.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:50 pm to Tigahs24Seven
If you can afford it why not send your children to the best possible place for them to succeed?
Posted on 1/23/17 at 9:56 pm to Jelleaux
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If you can afford it why not send your children to the best possible place for them to succeed?
I totally agree, but my Brother had two at Tulane on full ride scholly's and his half of what was not covered was 25k a year...I am going to be doing this alone. Their Mom gave up on supporting them in any way long ago....can't handle 50k/ year with a full ride, much less what it would be without a full ride....but you guys have made great sense and given me plenty to research. I appreciate you OT'ers.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 10:02 pm to Tigahs24Seven
I know this is it baller territory here but...
I went to LSU. Had TOPS but still held a job and ultimately ended up paying for what tops didn't cover and years 5/6 (changed my major in semester 5.
My parents making me pay my way has molded me into the person I am. I know how to work, manage my time, and budget better than any of my high school friends.
Could college have been more enjoyable if I didn't have to work full time while doing it? Sure. But I'm leaving knowing that I can damn well take care of myself with no help.
I went to LSU. Had TOPS but still held a job and ultimately ended up paying for what tops didn't cover and years 5/6 (changed my major in semester 5.
My parents making me pay my way has molded me into the person I am. I know how to work, manage my time, and budget better than any of my high school friends.
Could college have been more enjoyable if I didn't have to work full time while doing it? Sure. But I'm leaving knowing that I can damn well take care of myself with no help.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 10:24 pm to Tigahs24Seven
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Both want to check out schools elsewhere
then let them... it's THEIR college education, not yours...
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I am freaking out related to how much this could cost + grad school.. .
college, anywhere, is expensive... help them with the cost, if you can, if you are willing, and then let them have the responsibility of paying for some of it, either through work or loans...
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They are both excellent students so the mailbox is full of literature from everywhere.
i'm sure they are great students and all, but you do realize that even the stupidest HS kids get literature from colleges from tons of places, right? they are there to make money, and you don't exactly do that by NOT promoting your school to as many possible applicants as possible... think of it like fliers for a band playing at a local bar... the more fliers, the more possible attendees, the more attendees, the more the band gets paid from the "door" take...
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f you let yours go out of State how did you justify the expense? Was is worth it if you forced yours to stay in State for undergrad?
i don't even know where to start with this... LET them go out of state? FORCED to stay in state? seriously, what the frick?
Posted on 1/23/17 at 10:30 pm to baseballmind1212
Son got several partial schollys to schools with better reputations than LSU ( Boston U, Syracuse, UNC, Baylor) but the difference in tuition is staggering. He's been a very cost conscious kid since he knew what money was. He said I love LSU, I'll go there for almost free, kill the MCAT, and then we can talk about how much of Med school you will help me with smartass little bastard.
eta: He also got 120K to Springhill College in Mobile and I was shocked to find out that it would still cost about 25K more over a 4 year period to send him there than LSU.
smartass little bastard. eta: He also got 120K to Springhill College in Mobile and I was shocked to find out that it would still cost about 25K more over a 4 year period to send him there than LSU.
Posted on 1/23/17 at 10:31 pm to BOSCEAUX
My kids are going out of state or Tulane no state schools in Louisiana in their future.
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