<p>I agree completely with John1284… Bluecholeric, acceptance to a competitive American school is not a right. You are not entitled to it, and neither is any American student. People who get into Colby have earned it with great GPAs, test scores, essays, recommendations, interviews, athletics, clubs, community service, and personalities. And Colby IS an American school- why wouldn’t they favor students who live in their country? America is a great place, but to succeed here you have to get into the mindset of earning the things you get… it seems like the only thing you want to do is whine. </p>
<p>On another note, I’m sorry that you don’t think it’s fair for them to look at your financial situation when applying, but realistically, at least SOME students have to pay to make the school run (how do you think professors get paid?). If you didn’t get in, it’s because someone else was more deserving of that spot. If you didn’t get aid, it’s because someone else, who was more deserving, needed it more.</p>