<p>How much is geographic locartion considered in admission?</p>
<p>not too much, I think it's usually the large state universities (like UMD) that take geographic location very seriously.</p>
<p>what about small private LAC?</p>
<p>if it's a small private school I don't think they will consider geographic location.</p>
<p>If anyone disagrees with me, you better tell me because I've been told this (and thought this way) for a REALLY long time</p>
<p>oh no! Should I ask someone in the Admissions office? ('Cuz each school is different.)</p>
<p>depends. if you're from alaska and you're applying to harvard, you're obviously going to be an attractive applicant since only like 6 kids from alaska apply every year.</p>
<p>I'm applying to a small Southern(VA) college. I'm from AZ. Only two guys applyed last year.</p>
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<p>Asian, I strongly disagree. Small private schools are exactly the type of schools that WANT geographic diversity in their student bodies. Large publics don't care about a geographically diverse student body because their mission is to educate kids who already live instate. But private schools want geographic diversity because it helps build their national reputation and potentially attracts more students down the line. They also recognize that a school with a diverse student body is going to offer some intangible educational advantages. </p>
<p>However, there are some caveats. Schools that already pull applicants nationally are typically not going to look as closely at where an applicant is from: they have a large pool to choose from already and can pick and choose to make sure their entering class is diverse. However, schools that typically only attract applications from a particular region are generally going to be very happy when they see an application from someone outside that region and give that application a little bit of a push towards acceptance.</p>
<p>Now, being from an "under represented state" isn't going to get you into ANY school if your grades, test scores, and other things aren't what the school is looking for. But, adding geographic diversity can - and frequently does - tip the scales when its a choice between two students with similar stats, one who adds geographic diversity and one who doesn't.</p>
<p>OH MY GOSH I have a small chance! Now I need to get good test scores!</p>
<p>and scholarship money</p>
<p>Carolyn is correct. Small colleges that are not well know throughout the Country are dying to improve their number of states represented.</p>
<p>What about aid offered by the college? I should check thier Fin. Aid Office. Would they be more forthcoming with money if they knew i would have a sister entering college they year after me?</p>
<p>is that correct or does it depend on the university?</p>
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<p>I think that the fact that your sister is attending college after you might get you a bit more aid. The Financial Aid office knows that two children in college is more expensive than one, so by all rights they should adjust your aid accordingly.</p>