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#RI-6a6b0dd1·9 months ago·
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“Turned down a great school due to debt fears”
What Actually Happened
Turned down a flagship school for a regional state school due to debt concerns
What I wish I knew
"Debt is not as scary as I thought"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the long-term benefits of taking calculated risks"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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Education Category
591
Education decisions logged. Avg regret 5.1/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
33%
of Education decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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