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```markdown ## Scenario #2: Albert * Year in High School: Senior * GPA: 3.8 * School(s) Under Consideration: Rice University, University of Texas at Austin * Family Income: $76,000 * Career Track(s) Under Consideration: Chemical Engineer ## Tuition Tracker 7. Use *Tuition Tracker* to f...

```markdown ## Scenario #2: Albert * Year in High School: Senior * GPA: 3.8 * School(s) Under Consideration: Rice University, University of Texas at Austin * Family Income: $76,000 * Career Track(s) Under Consideration: Chemical Engineer ## Tuition Tracker 7. Use *Tuition Tracker* to fill out the table below. **Note:** Once you've found the school, change the family income at the very top of the screen to get an accurate cost. | | Rice University | University of Texas at Austin | | :----------------------------------------- | :-------------- | :------------------------ | | Annual Net Price (based on income) | | | | 4-year cost (assuming net price remains constant) | | | | Acceptance Rate | | | 8. Compare the sticker and net prices at both schools. If Albert gets below-average aid to attend both universities, which one will be more affordable for him? Explain. ## My Next Move 9. Use *My Next Move* to look up the starting salary for a chemical engineer and note it below. For the purpose of this activity, assume the lowest salary is the starting salary. 10. Should Albert attend one of these top-tier colleges for engineering? If so, which one? Or should he look at lower-ranked schools in TX? Explain your answer. 11. What are three important things to consider when choosing a college and career? ```