[strandinthewind]

For the record, I do not think I ever argued everyone has an equal chance of attending college. I am just saying that the way I have read most if not all grade and high schools are structured nowadays, pupils are educated about options for college. Some even offer counseling on whether they are a good candidate for college and also offer to educate the parents in this area.

Note: that in no way guarantees they will be accepted into a private or state college or that they will be able to afford it if they do. While loans are great for some, the thought of graduating and with a $100,000 outstanding loan (about $800 or more a month) with a degree that at best will get you a $40,000 a year job is horrifying to most. I mean that leaves you with about $1,200 to $1,500 (depending on the state) a month to spend after taxes and the loan payment. Thus, many people who are accepted by big name private schools opt to go to a much less expensive state school.