<p>Basically what "releasing" does is allows them to give access to other "agencies" (schools, etc.) who may offer you admittance, scholarships, etc. based on the details of our application and your CC GPA.</p>
<p>Also, they'll be doing certain governmental profiling (race/sex/age) for their own benefit.</p>
<p>There's no harm in agreeing, especially since they assure you that they won't sell your info.</p>
<p>The one thing I wish they WOULDN'T do is include your social security number. Seriously. NO ONE needs to have that UNTIL it is required by law (acceptance of a job, for example). IF you can leave that field blank, consider it.</p>
<p>Best of luck! Really.</p>