Originally Posted by Lorel
Not to be a nit picker, but just for the record, MIT does not give merit aid. If your friend's daughter's boyfriend got a full ride, then he was determined to have great financial need. MIT has so many outstanding applicants- there's no incentive for them to give merit aid.

Rachibaby, what a scary delivery! I'm glad that there was no lasting damage.


OK, I don't know the family's financial situation. I knew the kid was very smart and got a full ride to MIT, I'm not sure who paid for his scholarship. Sorry if I presented it as MIT paying his way.