Emory Admissions is more ethical than I thought.

[sabnetwork]

<p>Dear (fake name I provided for anonymity),</p>

<p>In response to your question;

Subject: Fwd: Privacy of FAFSA and PROFILE</p>

<p>Dear Admissions Committee:</p>

<p>I noticed when filling out my financial aid applications (FAFSA and PROFILE) that colleges receive a report that lists every other college that I’m applying to. I don’t have anything to hide, but this feels intrusive.</p>

<p>Does Emory College use the list of other colleges in its admissions decisions?</p>

<p>Thank you for your time.

When Emory gets the FAFSA and Profile these documents are electronically routed directly to the Financial Aid Office. Our Admissions Office does not have access to these records; nor does anyone outside of our office. Emory is a need-blind institution when it comes to admission. That means that we do not consider the financial need of; or the application for financial aid of; any applicants. We read your application without regard to whether or not you can afford Emory or what other institutions you may have applied to.</p>

<p>The fact that Collegeboard lists other colleges that you have requested receive the Profile in no way sways our admissions or financial aid decisions. Same goes for FAFSA; simply because we can see some of the other colleges you’ve applied to does not affect your financial aid award or admissions decision. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance to you.</p>

<p>Sincerely,</p>

<p>John F. Sisk
Assistant Director
Emory University
Financial Aid/Admission
<a href=“mailto:john.sisk@emory.edu”>john.sisk@emory.edu</a></p>

[cantwaittogotocollege]

<p>hmm… I like that!</p>

[FastLane]

<p>Very nice! I imagine other need-blind schools would follow this same procedure. You really should consider re-posting this in the Financial Aid thread. Lots of kids ask this question all the time. I’m sure it would reassure alot of them. Thanks for sharing.</p>

[Faline2]

<p>very reassuring…thanks for posting…hope this is true for admissions at most schools.</p>