http://www.collegeandfinance.com/the-importance-of-having-a-safety-school/ Financial and General College Advice for Students and Families Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:31:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://www.collegeandfinance.com/the-importance-of-having-a-safety-school/#comment-355 Aaron Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:28:06 +0000 http://www.collegeandfinance.com/the-importance-of-having-a-safety-school/#comment-355 Another thing to consider is applying to schools that aren't as well-known. Of course Harvard and Duke have big names that everyone will recognize, but they're also outrageously expensive and very hard to get into. In the end, the name on your diploma means a lot less than the experience you've had as a undergrad. So consider going to another school that might offer the same opportunities without all hype and expense. Another thing to consider is applying to schools that aren’t as well-known. Of course Harvard and Duke have big names that everyone will recognize, but they’re also outrageously expensive and very hard to get into. In the end, the name on your diploma means a lot less than the experience you’ve had as a undergrad. So consider going to another school that might offer the same opportunities without all hype and expense.

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