Emory ED II-help

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<p>So I just submitted my ED II application but not supplement. Emory is definitely my first choice school by far..The only problem is the money.</p>

<p>My family makes less than 40000 a year and Emory's tuition and such are higher than that. My brother and I are graduating and entering college at the same time. My problem is that I'd give anything to attend Emory as long as they give a good amount of financial aid to me. Now I feel like it was a mistake to apply as ED II (but i still haven't 'completed' my application since I have yet to turn in my supplement). Unless Emory gives me a good amount of financial aid, there is no way that i could attend. I understand that you can withdraw yourself from attending for financial reasons..is that process hard?</p>

<p>I'm thinking of perhaps calling the admissions office and asking them to put my application into the Regular Decision application pool instead of ED II if they will let me so that I am not binded to Emory. But I really really want to go there.</p>

<p>Please, any input is much appreciated.</p>

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<p>If Emory is indeed you first choice school, you should apply EDII. I understand your concern for fin aid, but Emory is a need-blind school. Since your income is low, you will indeed get a considerable amount of aid. Once you receive your estimate, you can then decide whether Emory isnow affordable or not. If you still feel that it isn't, you could just tell them about your financial problems and easily get out of your ED contract.</p>

<p>My recommendation is to apply EDII because it isn't difficult to break your ED contract if financial aid is a concern.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>