MarathonMike
Diamond Member
When our sons were in high school, we attended some Ivy League school presentations as well as the Stanford Baseball camp for prospective student/players. What was somewhat shocking to us was that there were essentially no scholarships unless there was proven financial need. Since we did not qualify for need based scholarships, we wondered if it made sense to even apply. Both of them did but were either wait listed or not accepted so they went with different colleges where we were able to have most of their education paid by scholarships and my wife's tuition reduction benefit.
Looking back on it, I'm glad they weren't accepted because of the huge expenses associated with Ivy League Schools. Tuition is only part of the picture, add room and board, books, and other school 'fees'. Is an Ivy League education really worth spending a quarter million dollars? That is about what the grand total would be. If you are going into politics or business maybe so for the powerful contacts one could make in college. Other than that, I don't see it.
Looking back on it, I'm glad they weren't accepted because of the huge expenses associated with Ivy League Schools. Tuition is only part of the picture, add room and board, books, and other school 'fees'. Is an Ivy League education really worth spending a quarter million dollars? That is about what the grand total would be. If you are going into politics or business maybe so for the powerful contacts one could make in college. Other than that, I don't see it.