<p>If I would like to go to a certain college which is expensive, but my parents would pay for it, would it increase my chances of getting in?</p>
<p>It would if the college is need aware. If decisions are made need blind it will not.</p>
<p>^^ For example, at Wesleyan, which is now need-aware, your chances as a full-fare paying student would be better. See: <a href=“Wesleyan shifts away from need-blind policy, citing financial and ethical concerns”>http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/06/01/wesleyan-shifts-away-need-blind-policy-citing-financial-and-ethical-concerns</a>. At other colleges that are still need-blind, a student’s ability to pay doesn’t make a difference.</p>
<p>Hmmm, I hope more schools do not do it blind then 
Thanks you guys!</p>
<p>Since you are in middle school, you might want to get a book, like A is for Admissions that can fill in some basic information for you.</p>
<p>A student I know with high need was just accepted early to Wesleyan with good aid, so it doesn’t mean they always take the full pay students over ones with need.</p>
<p>Wesleyan is still “90%” need blind, meaning your ability to pay only may have an effect on your admission chances, but most likely will not. Wesleyan selects most of the class without looking at finances.</p>
<p>Yea I need a book, and I am sure I can google a lot also, thanks you guys</p>
<p>The reality is many colleges practice Need Blind admissions. The issue for kids who need FinAid is sometimes what they are offered still doesn’t make the college affordable. Like others have said, some schools do practice “need aware” admissions. Be glad that you might benefit slightly from that boost. However at this stage, the single most important factor for your attaining admit to selective schools is to tackle a very rigorous HS curriculum and perform very well. This may seem like “duh” advice but it can’t be stressed enough when people are always asking about the extra factor that will help them. A great transcript will trump your not needing to apply for FinAid. Good luck to you</p>
<p>Mhm, I understand, thanks
I am gonna have to work really, really hard</p>