Does anyone know if Macalester will typically entertain a merit aid review and increase offered merit aid based on better offers from other peer schools?
Thanks for posting your question! The merit aid process can differ from college to college. Macalester merit awards are determined at the time that admission decisions are made and can not be increased after the award date. Additionally, we not to adjust Macalester packages based on the amount of financial aid offered by another school.
We have an FAQ and video about award packages here: http://www.macalester.edu/financialaid/faq/aboutyouraward/
If you have other questions, I encourage you to contact the Macalester Admissions department at admissions@macalester.edu or (800) 231-7974.