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lapfog_1

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4. I applied and was accepted to MIT

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Fri Nov 22, 2024, 11:09 AM

Nov 22

my family didn't make a lot of money, even adjusted for inflation. Back then ( mid 1970s ) all MIT could offer me was a partial scholarship plus a lab assistant job. I really tried to make the math work... but sadly, even with some loans, it just wasn't going to happen. My other choice was Stanford, and they turned me down. My final choice was my home state university, who gave me a full ride scholarship ( tuition, living expenses, books, etc ). Hello University of Kansas.

Funny how life works...

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K [View all] usonian Nov 22 OP

They also compare SAT/ACT scores to local community JT45242 Nov 22 #1

good to know, thank you! msfiddlestix Nov 22 #3

That is the way to do it exboyfil Nov 22 #6

This is FANTASTIC News. Thank you. msfiddlestix Nov 22 #2

I applied and was accepted to MIT lapfog_1 Nov 22 #4

I recall applying to MIT and others. usonian Nov 22 #5