<p>D is junior. Not certain this is the correct area to post. Want to know if colleges know what other colleges you are considering? Would sending SAT/ACT scores, FASFA or Profile impact them considering you? </p>
<p>I know she can't send FASFA or Profile until next year but wanting to know if colleges are aware of what other schools you are applying to.</p>
<p>I believe you can list up to 10 schools on the FAFSA and the schools listed will see the others on the list. I’ve heard some FA consultants talk about placing some “strategically competitive” schools on the list - the thought being that if you are a competitive applicant at a school (top 25%), and they see one of their peer competitors on your list, your chances of getting a better package are increased. You don’t even have to apply to the schools on your list - might just list them for this reason? Has anyone else heard of this or have any experience with such a strategy?</p>
<p>I’d think such a strategy could backfire. As in "Well, if that student is thinking about X, they may not want to come here. Let’s move on to somebody who might actually attend.</p>
<p>Texas, I posted similar question on parent forum if you’d like to see the responses I got.</p>