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MouseDreaming

MouseDreaming

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Gabe1 said:
My DD whittled it down to Two. U of I Champaign and Tulane NOLA. She went to UofI after one semester many of the scholarships were rescinded as was some of the financial aide because of the state and feds not delivering as promised. I know Eastern is uncomfortably slashing budget item. It is ugly.

Tulane was better, much better in funding their endowment is over the top but this many years after Katrina funding isn't what it had been.
With the private schools watch for the wording and what type of financial aide/scholarships are tied to the offers. We had my Sis an attorney read the Tulane one. Where the scholarship was from the endowment the need based was variable from year to year. At UoI the scholarship was rescindable on certain variables. It's kinda how big business writes contracts all very confusing but there is usually a back door built into the offers just in case. When my DD scholarships were sliced it came 10 days before the Spring Semester with the new higher balance due to be paid in less than 30 days. My DD had all of her apps in by Thanksgiving and was accepted before the first of the year and offers came quickly or with the acceptance. She went early decision. My DS was poky applying, it hurts financially.

Did son apply to Ohio. Not a better school or program for the musically talented.
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Nope. Took one look at Indiana, and decided he didn't like the huge feel. Also, they have been having some interesting hazing problems with marching band that have come to light recently. He checked out my alma mater, UW. All of his classes and practice rooms--all in the basement. Ironically, the same basement area I spent a lot of time in. So, even though he ate Babcock ice cream outside at Memorial Union, it was a no.

He did really like Tulane. Ok, well he really loves NOLA, and we have family that lives almost across the street from campus. But, he found out, students are not accepted into the jazz program there until junior year.
 
betty rose

betty rose

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ajrwdwgirl said:
It all looks great. Did you end up getting a margarita? Those Donald glasses look so cute. And the chicken nuggets....yum! Betty, I think you and I would travel well together!
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Not yet that is coming up tomorrow, today I had a Long Island Ice Tea at the 50's diner. Pictures to come later. Hubby and I am back in the room Montazuma's Revenge has him under it's control, maybe too much rich food.:eek:
 
MouseDreaming

MouseDreaming

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StarWarsGirl95 said:
I had a free ride to a public university here (minus room and board, but I live 20 minutes away and their dorm rooms are terrible anyway). I got a scholarship to a small private school that paid most of the tuition, and I could still commute, although it was a bit further than the state school. I chose the small private school over the state school because the private school had a much better reputation in the business world, especially in this area, the larger campus was a lot of hills and a lot of hiking (which with my asthma makes things tricky), and overall, we liked the private school's career-driven focus, whereas when we toured the state school, all we heard about was how good the food is. Through an exchange program, I've taken Spanish classes at the state school, and I've realized how much better a fit small and private is for me. Every time I'm on campus, all I hear walking through the halls is gossip and about the latest parties. Also the F-bomb gets dropped around every corner. Here, most of the conversations are about school, and there's minimal cursing (and when you hear it, people say it quietly). Just a much better atmosphere. Oh, and I actually have to allow less time to get here than I did over at the state school because our parking situation is better. Not to mention free.

The benefits to a small private school is that you're not just a number. I can say that I know several faculty members very well. There are quite a few who I could go to and say, "Hey, I need a letter of recommendation; can you help me out?" I'm on a first-name basis with my accounting professor. Most of my classes are 20 or fewer people, and there are no lecture halls. The downside is the cost and class availability. We have a super small chorus and no upper level Spanish, hence the exchange program. As far as cost goes, my scholarship took the cost down enough that my parents can afford the college and I won't graduate with any debt. So yeah, all options are good. But I will say this: if he hasn't applied, he needs to do that ASAP. Our admissions here are rolling, and scholarships tend to be first come first serve as well.
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He already applied and accepted. Nice scholarships at both, that make it a little cheaper than an Illinois state school (which is insane for in state tuition--just my opinion.) One he is automatically in the jazz program. The other, he has to audition for. My son actually found a school where the jazz band is bigger than any sport on campus.
 
Gabe1

Gabe1

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MouseDreaming said:
Oh no! I hope he is feeling better, soon. Nothing worse than being that sick on vacation.
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Ya just never know what is going to strike you. My DS had food poisoning back between 8th grade and his freshman year at our 4th of July vacation. It took a good year before his stomach was back to normal. Or as we all know some foods just don't agree with us. Me, I can only do a little bit of dairy or it is all over. I am envious of those who slurp up entire MilkShakes. My vacation would be over participating in a Kitchen Sink challenge.
 

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