Asking for larger merit package

sybbie719
Sat, 14 Jan 2017 16:13:41 +0000

She should wait until spring after all of the RD results are in.

As @janjmom mom stated, merit money is a function of admissions not financial aid and she should be contacting admissions. Daughter should only be contacting them if this is truly her number one first choice and she will definitely attend.

I think that the parent should take a back seat for the moment.

The one person who may be the true advocate for your daughter will most likely be the guidance counselor, especially if s/he has a relationship with the regional admissions person at the college (which is the person who should be contacted not general admissions). The GC can talk about upward trends and reiterate to the college how student matches up to the school.

They will also most likely get the frank feedback from the regional admissions rep and will/can dispel any concerns that the school may have regarding your daughter’s commitment to the school.