<p>will i reduce my chance (or have any effect) of getting into the college if i initially said that i would apply for FA but now i decided that i will not do so?
should i send them a letter that i want to make a change?</p>
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<p>No. That definitely won't hurt your chances.</p>
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<p>That is a very difficult question. Officially, the College says that whether or not you apply for financial aid has zero bearing on your admissions decision. On the other hand, it is a fact that approximately half of Swarthmore's enrollment consists of full-fare students. Based on everything I have read, my best guess is that the College gets the full-pay customers it needs as a consequence of the type of students they accept (high SATs, high GPAs, etc.) and that they are not in a position of having to make admissions decisions about individual students based on financial aid.</p>
<p>From a practical standpoint, I would probably drop an e-mail to the admissions office noting the change in your position. Simply from an administrative standpoint, there may come a point where the financial aid office is expecting forms and not receiving them.</p>
<p>EDIT: If you are an international applicant, you should definitely notify Swarthmore of the change. They are not need-blind for international admissions.</p>
<p>wat will happen if im an international and dont notify them?
isnt not applying to FA always better in need-based situations?</p>
<p>If you are not international, it essentially does not matter, and will not change your chances of admission, although at some point you might want to let them know just to be polite. If you are an international, you should let them know right away that you do not want to apply for financial aid, because not asking for aid will make it easier for an international student to get in. Good luck!</p>
<p>I just got accepted and I requested a financial aid on my application, but did not send them my documents yet. And there's no mentioning of financial aid on acceptance e-mail. should I start worrying? :( btw why no one else brings good news here? any internationals got into swat?</p>
<p>ulimmsol:</p>
<p>Congratulations on your acceptance!</p>
<p>An acceptance is an acceptance. Once you have that in hand, that won't change. </p>
<p>Obviously, they can't make you a financial aid offer until they have your paperwork.</p>
<p>Did anyone from Jersey find out yet about their EDII decision???</p>
<p>Have you checked out Williams and Middlebury? They are need blind for internationals and just as good, and, in some areas, better than Swarthmore.</p>
<p>didn't hear in maryland yet. my guess is monday/tuesday. =l</p>
<p>Does anyone know what Swarthmore's study abroad program is like?? I take two languages, and I want to study abroad during the summer in France and Spain no matter where I go to school. But I was wondering how much Swarthmore would take care of the financial expenses and if there's any way to apply for grant money.</p>
<p>Leenaboo-
You'll find all the info on study abroad here:
<a href="http://www.swarthmore.edu/Admin/ofs/index.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.swarthmore.edu/Admin/ofs/index.html</a></p>
<p>Leenaboo: </p>
<p>Being in the midst of watching sophmore D pick a study abroad program, I can probably answer basic questions.</p>
<p>a) On funding, you just pay Swarthmore like any other semester and your study abroad program bills Swarthmore. All financial aid continues, just as if you were at Swarthmore. They will also cover airfare and housing, if not included in the cost of the program. This is a great system for financial aid students, probably not so great for full-pay students (unless you find a program that is even more expensive than Swarthmore!)</p>
<p>b) About 40% of Swarthmore students spend a semester abroad.</p>
<p>c) Swarthmore operates its own French immersion program in Grenoble. This is typically a full-year program staffed by a member of Swarthmore French department. This is pretty much a required part of the French major.</p>
<p>d) Swarthmore is one of two partners (along with Williams) in the Hamilton College immersion program in Madrid.</p>
<p>e) There is a long list of pre-approved programs -- largely the same list published by many of the top colleges.</p>
<p>A sizeable number of Swarthmore students get funding for overseas study, research, interning, or humanitarian efforts during the summer at some point during their four years. This number includes the Evans scholars plus quite a few students who receive department funding for overseas summer thesis research. There are also Lang Center grants that would cover humanitarian projects overseas. I can't quantify the numbers or predict whether or not you could finagle yourself a summer deal. Generally speaking, if you are resourceful and determined, you can get funding for just about anything at Swarthmore at some point during four years.</p>
<p>The standard six-week "study-abroad/vacation" in Europe programs don't look like a very attractive deal for students at colleges covering the cost of a full-semester or full-year program. These programs seem to be designed more for customers who will not have the opportunity for a full-semester or full-year immersion program through their colleges.</p>
<p>kellymegreener,
This person just got accepted ED to Swarthmore. What is the point of your advice to him to "check out Williams and Middlebury"???? If you were replying to OP, this advice is useless as well, as it's well past the application due dates.</p>
<p>Your preoccupation with the Swarthmore board is puzzling, to say the least...</p>
<p>Thanks nngmm and interesteddad for your help!! Wish me luck, I find out tomorrow!!!</p>
<p>"kellymegreener...Your preoccupation with the Swarthmore board is puzzling, to say the least..."</p>
<p>not really...</p>
<p>an unfortunate collision of internet anonymity, college application stress, a bad case of OCD and weak morals in my opinion. Swat has a internet stalker.</p>
<p>good luck to the admissions committee in figuring out who this freak is.</p>