<p>Hey - Could anyone could comment on their student putting down their (actual) first choice school? He's afraid to put that school down and not get enough additional merit aid to make the school doable, and then miss out on a guaranteed (smaller) amount from another school. Any financial aid officers out there that could comment? Can he name a school with Ntl. Merit after he makes a decision (mid april)?<br>
thanks</p>
<p>Yes, you can wait to name a first-choice college until a decision is made. But you must be certain the college does not have an earlier deadline to be named first choice.</p>