Just curious, how much difference does a high/low family income affect the chances at admission to a public school, like the UCs? (This is NOT for the FAFSA/Financial Aid).
If you declare high, you may not be as preferred because you could likely afford somewhere else (especially if you’re in-state).
If you declare low, you may be viewed as dependent on the limited grant supply to the school, and unable to foot the bill yourself.
(^ just things I’ve heard).
So, which is more advantageous?