Full Freight = Better Chance?

Applying to College
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<p>I'd like others' views on this</p>

<p>Although schools say it doesn't matter, I've gotten the impression that many are looking for students who can pay full tuition without financial aid, so as to improve their bottom line and leave aid for students they want to attract.</p>

<p>That is, it won't get you in if your credientials are not up to snuff, but if the school is a bit of a reach for you, or it's between you and another candidate, the ability to pay in full (and not checking off that you are applying for financial aid) may make the difference between getting admitted or not.</p>

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<p>No. If your parents can buy the school a new building, then yes. But 30-40% of kids at elite private colleges are upper middle class kids whose parents can pay/have saved enough to pay for all four years.</p>

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<p>If the school specifically states that it is need blind then it doesn't matter. If not (like the vast majority of schools) then it will help.</p>

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<p>Most schools do not say it doesn't matter, just the few need blind schools. Money matters.</p>

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<p>See my post in this thread for some important points regarding need-aware vs. need blind schools: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=348909%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=348909&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Carolyn, where or how does one find out which schools are "need aware" or "need blind" etc.?</p>

<p>Is that article you mentioned still available and relevant?</p>