<p>Are we supposed to send the CSS Profile Form before receiving notice about admission? If so, isn't that a waste of money if you don't get accepted to the school?</p>
<p>Look up the financial aid deadlines for the schools you are applying to. It probably is especially important to have it in before acceptance if the school is not need-blind. I know Wellesley’s CSS Profile deadline was January 15, the same day that the application was due. It is a waste of money if you don’t get admitted but you have to make that trade-off if you want to be considered for financial aid at all.</p>