FAQs about applying to college?

ucbalumnus
Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:30:03 +0000

Mashinations:

Affordability always a principal consideration but not sure how you can put Merit Scholarship consideration ahead of Admission. Some schools are generous and some are stingy but you don’t know how that’s going to apply to the student until after they’re admitted.

Because of the lesser transparency around competitive merit scholarships, they (at least big ones) should generally be considered reaches, even if admission to the school is match, likely, or safety.