educationFinancial Aid
#RI-6a6b0d32·7 months ago·
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“Taking out private loans for college”
What Actually Happened
I took out private loans for college, now I'm struggling to pay them off
What I wish I knew
"The true cost of private loans and their long-term consequences"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Borrow wisely and explore alternative financial aid options"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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education Category
293
education decisions logged. Avg regret 4.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
25%
of education decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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