As an MIT alum I have to comment on how valuable an MIT education is. Whether you're from a public school in the middle of nowhere (like me) or from an awesome

As an MIT alum I have to comment on how valuable an MIT education is. Whether you're from a public school in the middle of nowhere (like me) or from an awesome tech school, there's something of value for everyone. Not only did I finally learn physics with calculus, though I'm not an engineer, but learned a great deal about things out of my major (some of which I'm now starting a company with). I always say MIT was the best place for me, and I can honestly say I wouldn't have been as happy anywhere else. I got to explore anything and everything under the sun, from D1 rowing and cognitive vision, to understanding hash tables and  how to write malicious scripts. ;) Looking at the finances, contact MIT financial aid if you haven't yet. There are also plenty of great opportunities on and off campus to work during all times of the year. Your education is an investment and you've got a pot of gold lying in your lap. Find some way to keep it.  Tl;dr go to MIT. You won't regret it.  If you have any questions or need any help feel free to email (see my hn profile), and good luck! :)