The problem is that paying $100K (even though this is half off) to go to George Washington U. shows questionable judgment. She could have gone to University of Montana (in Missoula) at a cost of $5,200/year in total tuition (30 credit hours), thus saving herself well over $80,000 (after considering travel costs). Since she was a finance (and marketing) major, she could have spent $6,000 (fees plus books) on passing the CFA exams over the following two years while working at her father’s CPA firm. Then, she’s out of school with a BS, her CFA charter and a bit of work experience, all for $26K. Total. Given the choices she’s made, is it all that surprising that she can’t find a job?
George Washington’s a perfectly fine school, but $100K? Please.
