Does the "system" work?

<p>Thank you for replying...I had noticed that so many colleges talk about honesty and integrity and I think that keeping the apps in, ultimately, teaches your children exactly the opposite.</p>

<p>The reason for all of the apps, I believe, is also about money. It is not only about the anxiety of picking schools that are good matches, but also about how to pay to attend. Many parents feel that they are in the dark about what type of financial aid and merit aid to expect. To me, it seems a bit like the airline seats (not everybody is paying the same price). It takes some time to understand the % of need met, % of grants vs. loans.</p>