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Does Applying for Financial Aid Lower Your College Acceptance Odds?

Great College Advice

Many families worry that their student won’t be accepted if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid. So, this is the question I hear over and over: “Does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?”

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After You Submit Your College Applications

North Star Admissions Consulting

College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I have been sharing college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. Happy November 1 st !

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Four Reasons Why Small, Rural Liberal Arts Colleges Are a Good Choice

Grown & Flown

They can be surprisingly affordable Private institutions typically offer much more generous financial aid packages to top-choice students, as an incentive in an increasingly competitive market.

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What is the FAFSA: A Complete Guide for Parents

The College Pod

Understanding how to get college financial aid can be confusing, especially for parents. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), now shorter than its predecessor, is a key part of getting money to help pay for your child's college education. >>RELATED: Financial Aid Guide Who Fills Out the FAFSA?

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College Planning for Juniors: How to Prepare for the College Application Process

ACM College Consulting

High school juniors are at a pivotal stage in the college application process. Build Strong Relationships with Teachers Letters of recommendation will most likely be a necessary part of your application. Review the past Common Application essay prompts and think about what topics may be good fits for you.

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Need Financial Aid for College?

Berkeley² Academy

Dont Miss the FAFSA Priority Deadline With the rising cost of college tuition at both public and private institutions, it is important to fully understand all the financial aid options available to students. The updated FAFSA application process should take no more than an hour to complete, and you can fill-out the form here.

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Financial Aid, Admissions, and “Need-Blind” Policies

Great College Advice

Clients ask the team at Great College Advice repeatedly to explain the relationship between the financial aid and admissions offices to help them understand how financial need is factored into admissions decisions. They apply for financial aid around the same time. Believe me, they are not.