EducationPrivate Student Loans
#RI-6ab746db·5 months ago·
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“went to a private college”
What Actually Happened
Accumulated 130k in private student loans with high interest, miserable career, and zero progress
What I wish I knew
"understood private vs federal loans and their implications"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"research loans and careers before making decisions"
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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