I understand - I put it there - so people can learn about you because other than you got a D in PE and you are asking if that will eliminate you, no one knows about you beyond that.
You didn’t share a lot of info in that post - but you shared some. Not a lot, but some.
You should be more forthcoming with info - like GPA, classes taken, budget etc. if you truly want help. You’re asking people to help you with near zero information about you.
But at this point, the cake is baked. So sit back and like most kids have to do, wait for that decision.
To qualify, the CSS Profile Institutional Methodology (IM) formula must demonstrate sufficient family contribution funding of at least $35,000 towards the annual cost of attendance.
Again, every college has different parameters. Most colleges evaluating applications want to see that the student is continuing to achieve at the same high level during senior year.
You took Calc AB at an older school and now you are in pre-calc after AB?
You will need at least $35K - they are telling you that. So hopefully you have.
How did you do a FAFSA if you are an international student? Fordham requires CSS - they won’t care about a FAFSA (even if you did one).
A 3.7, 1380 and top 10% of your class will all look good for Fordham. The SAT is below the 50th percentile but less than 25% submit - so I think it looks well.
You did what you can - now it’s Fordham’s turn - and they will evaluate the CSS and decline you if they don’t think you can pay $35K - sorry. That’s how schools are - they want butts in seat - and money. So often it is pay to play.
But your #s are good - it’s too bad you sent that email. Don’t send any more.
Some schools do recalculate but many do not. If your school district included general requirement in your GPA (my kids’ school did) it has already affected your gpa and class rank.
I am not an international student, I just went to that country several times over the last 4 years. But, thank you for your help. And yes, I think I just have to relax at this point since I can’t do anything about it.
It is a form that calculates if you qualify for federal financial aid, primarily a Pell grant. The max annual Pell grant students can qualify for is $7495. First years can also take out a $5.5k loan from the feds. There might be some other programs you can qualify for via FAFSA, like federal work study, but many colleges limit that. Depending on the state you live in, filing FAFSA can also result in some state funds for low income families.
It’s important to understand most financial aid comes from the colleges. When you receive a financial aid package from a college it will include any federal aid you qualify for and may include institutional aid from the college.
The school that I went to in a different country offered AP calculus AB which I took for 5 months of my senior year. Then, I moved here again and the school that I am in now only offers AP precalculus for their highest level of math.
My understanding is if a university requires a midyear report, they usually intend to use it as part of the admissions process for RD and possibly ED2/EA2 applicants. I believe Fordham does ask for a midyear report, but if that is accurate, it should be indicated in their student portal checklist.
It does not include that in their portal, but I am asking because for RD, colleges usually have the intention to see the senior year first semester grades.