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Quote Originally Posted by Vicente_:

The problem with gambling is there's no sure thing and there's never an 'easy' way to get money. You inevitably lose at least in the long term. THis problem would still be relevant in your case because what happens when you win your $3,000 ?There's a couple of logical choices1. You use the $3,000 for your tuition and stop betting.2. You gamble your $3,000 before you pay tuition off which results in eitherA. Losing your $3,000B. Winning more, but probably being temporarily up and the losing the remainder later, which then only puts you back in this Sam's position 6 months from now.Do you see your predicament? Even if you are capable of gambling and winning to pay this $3,000 now, there's no realistic way that this cycle is sustainable to fund your education.


This. I cannot think of a worse thing to do here. Especially if you are bad with money and picks.
 
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Even if good with picks, everyone goes cold from time to time. When there's pressure to win, like needing money for something, then it's a recipe for disaster.
 
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I think the fact that he has not posted any longer could be a good sign indicating that he has stopped betting on sports to fund his college education?
 
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Posted: #79
thread is dead.. OP lost his bankroll already.
 
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Too bad, I really wanted to hear how this whole thing unfolded
 
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Posted: #81
He could have done it but he got the wrong help.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Manila_Playa87:

College degrees are useless these days. If you don't have friends or family in high places then you're resigned to a life time of mediocrity.


This is a sad but true point.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by NONEED4LUCK:

He could have done it but he got the wrong help.


In all due respect, there's no way he would have done this. like I pointed out above he may have one temporarily but there is no way this was sustainable.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Manila_Playa87:

College degrees are useless these days. If you don't have friends or family in high places then you're resigned to a life time of mediocrity.

i like how the way you think. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Manila_Playa87:

College degrees are useless these days. If you don't have friends or family in high places then you're resigned to a life time of mediocrity.

Ain't that the truth.


As Vincente said, he might have been able to do it, but sustained, doubtful. Although 3 grand is a nice amount of change to start out with, unless you have good money management, and pick the right bets on a usual basis (and hopefully net 65% or better) then you're just pissing in the wind. 
 
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They have different payment arrangements where you can pay monthly which would make your life a lot easier at the moment. At least they did at my school. It makes life a lot easier, and if your schedule isn't too hectic, you can grab a part time job on the side to make money that goes towards your monthly payment. I've had very hot streaks and cold streaks in betting. Not sure it's the best approach for making that money, but I understand the desperation. Hope it works out for you.
 
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Posted: #87
And if you're struggling this badly to pay your tuition due to zero assistance from parents or loan agencies, why not take a semester off and work full time? Delaying graduation by one semester is very common and not the end of the world.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by MasterPredictor:

And if you're struggling this badly to pay your tuition due to zero assistance from parents or loan agencies, why not take a semester off and work full time? Delaying graduation by one semester is very common and not the end of the world.


This is good advice. Work full time.

Do you realize that there are many on this site who probably burn through $3,000 in wagers within a couple days? Think about that for a second. $3,000 cash in hand.

In work terms, that's like needing a salary of around $55,000 per year. After taxes each month that brings you to about $3K.

Take that a step further, $55,000 per year salary is probably an above average salary.

So realize the magnitude of what you are striving for.
 
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all in 3k tuition money Boston + 5 tonight  .. that your tuition money there .. 
 
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If I had 3 grand in hand...my life would be a lot better. That's for sure. Engagement ring and some bills paid. Id sleep better at night.
 
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Still think he should look at studying abroad, be it Ireland or the UK. The price of attending uni's in the US is ridiculous compared to everywhere else.  
 
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Quote Originally Posted by El_Loco_Ade:

Still think he should look at studying abroad, be it Ireland or the UK. The price of attending uni's in the US is ridiculous compared to everywhere else.  

Schools are MUCH more expensive overseas. The UK? You didn't see their tuition triple the last few years? Students protesting everywhere. 

He learned his lesson. Too hard for a young man to accomplish.
 
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Boston + 4.5 
 
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your tuition just got paid off.. if you pick boston like i said + 4.5
 
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Quote Originally Posted by LastSecondAgain:

your tuition just got paid off.. if you pick boston like i said + 4.5


He nor anybody else cared, it seems.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by LastSecondAgain:

your tuition just got paid off.. if you pick boston like i said + 4.5


Dumb man, the same can be said after the fact of any winner. The point is if you risk 3K you don't know it's going to win beforehand.
 
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Dumb man, the same can be said after the fact of any winner. The point is if you risk 3K you don't know it's going to win beforehand.

Yeah, and if i lost that kind of money, I probably wouldn't have a home to go to. Hahaha
 
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Schools are MUCH more expensive overseas. The UK? You didn't see their tuition triple the last few years? Students protesting everywhere. 

He learned his lesson. Too hard for a young man to accomplish.

If you're attending in London or some of the very, very best then yes, it's expensive, but still not near the level you'd be paying for most top one's in the US.

Trinity College (it's a Uni) is the main one back home in Ireland, and the fees are a little over a fifth of what my fiancee is paying for NYU.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by WarrENDeatH:

Quote Originally Posted by Vicente_:

Dumb man, the same can be said after the fact of any winner. The point is if you risk 3K you don't know it's going to win beforehand.
Yeah, and if i lost that kind of money, I probably wouldn't have a home to go to. Hahaha


I've lost $5K in a 5 hour period before. It was not pretty and I wouldn't wish that on anyone, it's a depressing and lonely place.

I hated losing, and I hated the feeling of knowing that a lot of hard work to get to $5,000 was now all for nothing and I had nothing to show for it.

I wouldn't want to experience that again, I hope I never do. But having gone through that, I feel that I've become a more disciplined sports investor.
 
 
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I'm going to take it as a positive sign Original Poster is no longer here. Perhaps he took the wise path and stopped. We could only hope.
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