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		mochapixel64 on Feb 9, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: With college, should I go big or cheap? Wait until you see what the need-based financial aid is like. I went to UC San Diego, in state, and paid significantly more than my buddy who went to MIT. YMMV

pasbesoin on Feb 10, 2011 [–]

I second this -- although my experience/knowledge is a couple of decades out of date. If they want you enough, you may receive an offer approaching or even exceeding parity with the one from your "fall back".

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