[Schumi]

I was accepted to MIT, CalTech, and UMR (Now Missouri S&T)

I went to the one who gave me the most money, which just happened to be the one that I lived closest to.

Now I get paid to go to school here. My degree is not costing me a dime. 'first one's on us'

I worked my ass off early in my years, thanks to motivation from my parents, so that my college time can be smooth sailing, especially financially. I'm sure your son is no different.

If I had to do it again... even without the scholarship money, i would still have went to UMR.

I know many people who start at one university and find out it's not for them, and later settle down at another where they love the program. I teach classes here now and will probably be hanging around for a PhD. I have a very hard time believing the quality of education at MIT is that much better than here or a comparable school like Virginia Tech.

Since you're in the STL area, If your son ever wants to come down for a tour PM me & I can show you both around.