Do people realize that chasing big merit means applying to less selective schools?

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@neela1

When you fill out of the FAFSA, you automatically register for the Selective Service stuff. I regretted filling out the FAFSA – I filled it out of foolishness that someone would give me money .

Wrong. FAFSA used to provide an opportunity for male applicants who had not already registered with the Selective Service System to do so when completing FAFSA, but it was not automatic (it was opt in). The caveat was (maybe still is?) for males not registered, you were denied federal student aid.