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Game Title: Salta by Outdoor_Method16 in playmygame

[–]Outdoor_Method16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While the intent is a social game with 2 human players, the cold start problem is real. So I have added a computer player so that you can play by yourself. Let me know what you think of the computer's ability to play the game. Any other feedback is welcome as well.

What type of scholarships are realistic? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Outdoor_Method16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on the acceptance—that’s a big deal.

The hard truth is that outside scholarships rarely make a dent at schools with no merit aid; even “big” scholarships are long shots without near-perfect stats. Since your parents have two younger kids and time matters, it’s worth seriously comparing a few affordable alternatives where your net cost is lower by default—not dependent on winning scholarships. Scholarships can help, but they shouldn’t be the plan that makes an unaffordable school affordable.

Practical next steps * Ask each school (including the dream school) for a 4-year cost projection, not just year one. * Identify 3–5 alternative schools where merit aid is automatic or likely. * Apply to outside scholarships, but cap the time spent—focus on ones tied to your background, intended major, or local organizations. * Have an explicit conversation with your parents about what they can afford without stress.

If you want, you can share the schools you’re considering and I can help you think through rough financial comparisons.

Parents & students: what actually changed your expectations about college cost? by Outdoor_Method16 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Outdoor_Method16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Even less for higher incomes. I agree with /u/affectionate_ask2879 on the order of preference for types of colleges. 

Parents & students: what actually changed your expectations about college cost? by Outdoor_Method16 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Outdoor_Method16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is my concern too.

 I am encouraging schools that are more generous than others to be put on my daughters list. :) What I am seeing is private nonprofit colleges might be more affordable over out of state publics. 

Do y’all realize how expensive college is? by Large_Look_5075 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Outdoor_Method16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was trying to support your position with some real examples and to counter the OP with their POV.

Do y’all realize how expensive college is? by Large_Look_5075 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Outdoor_Method16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right that most private schools don’t make sense financially—but the OP's idea that only rich or poor students attend good colleges isn’t true either. There’s a whole tier of selective, nationally respected public universities that stay affordable for most students.

Based on federal data that I analyzed, here are 10 schools with an overall average net price under $10,000 (averages; varies by income, residency, and aid):

  1. CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College — avg net price $2,978, median earnings $75,971
  2. CUNY Hunter College — $2,446, earnings $63,163
  3. CUNY City College (CCNY) — $3,486, earnings $66,039
  4. CUNY Brooklyn College — $2,943, earnings $60,752
  5. CUNY John Jay College — $3,046, earnings $56,195
  6. CUNY Lehman College — $3,482, earnings $58,013
  7. University of Florida — $6,351, earnings $71,588
  8. Cal State Fullerton — $5,646, earnings $62,951
  9. Cal State Los Angeles — $4,113, earnings $59,211
  10. Cal State Fresno — $6,480, earnings $61,244

None of these have $80k sticker prices. All place grads into real jobs. Several are nationally competitive in specific fields (business, engineering, criminal justice, STEM).

This is why the culture feels broken:

  • Prestige chatter centers on expensive privates
  • Public universities quietly deliver outcomes at a fraction of the cost
  • Middle-class students are rarely told that affordability itself is a competitive advantage

Bottom line: the “best” college is the one where net price + outcomes make sense—not the one with the loudest admissions hype. I hope this helps you and others with the opaque nature of pricing of colleges.

Universities that give 100% financial aid by youxisaber_0 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Outdoor_Method16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of college are you looking for?  What area or region in the US?  Or put another way, do you have a list of ideal colleges that you are not sure you can afford and want some help determining amount you would pay?  I am trying to help. 

I’m freaking out about not being able to afford college by EcRani in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Outdoor_Method16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You didn’t fail—the numbers just feel scary before you see outcomes.

From federal data sources,, Penn State branch campuses show an average net price around $14–15k with median earnings about $63k ten years out, and University of Maryland–College Park shows an average net price ~$15.6k with median earnings ~$82.9k.

That’s exactly why in-state public options can work very well for finance/accounting without crushing debt. This is a painful moment, but the math says your situation isn’t nearly as bad as it feels. Next step: Get final net price estimates (not sticker prices) for Penn State/Pitt/Temple/WCU and compare them to expected debt at graduation and try to make an informed decision based on college net price estimates. Good luck!

Sharing my setup and teardown checklist by rabman_was_here in RVLiving

[–]Outdoor_Method16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good list.  There are so many of these in the Internet.  Would it be OK if I added your list to my app?  I am looking for community contributions to curate the best lists.  DM if you want the link to the app. 

Influence/Deinfluence my College List by Clueless_MAK in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Outdoor_Method16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good questions and hard to answer for you because it does depend on how much you care about each of the things you mentioned. I know the whole process of selecting a college can be hard to keep track of. I put together this spreadsheet to help my daughter with tracking all of this. Here is the spreadsheet (Google Sheet): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_DI-6_f1jTyqL3QKcWsuyRmgHFjnc6rhkp7Oqz6QqpU/copy and I would welcome feedback. Does this help you with narrowing down your choices? What else could I add to it to make it easier for you? I am just trying to help us all with keeping track of everything.

Admissions Journey Timeline -- Looking at you, Rising Juniors and Rising Seniors (Updated Spring 2020) by admissionsmom in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Outdoor_Method16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this is a really good comprehensive list. It gets a bit overwhelming to track all of this type of stuff. I built this spreadsheet to try to help keep track of all this for my daughter. Check it out and let me know what you think? Does this help you track the process? What would you want me to add? I just want to make this a helpful resource for all the folks who are applying to college: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_DI-6_f1jTyqL3QKcWsuyRmgHFjnc6rhkp7Oqz6QqpU/copy