<p>A lot of parents believe if that if they apply for financial aid, the student’s chances of getting in are reduced. Is that true?
I believe that is the case. I would further say that it depends on where the student is applying. It is really important for students to put themselves on the right playing field. By that, I mean putting themselves into a competition that makes sense for them. Find the place that matches up with your ability to perform. Find the place that values you for what you do well. That school will make sure you get what you need in order to complete your education. The bottom line is that a student’s ability to be self-supporting financially is an important credential at many places.</p>
<p>From: [An</a> Admissions Dean’s Tips for Getting In - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/2007/11/07/an-admissions-deans-tips-for-getting-in.html?PageNr=2]An”>http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/2007/11/07/an-admissions-deans-tips-for-getting-in.html?PageNr=2)</p>
<p>It seems as though it matters in certain places, but since Northwestern is need-blind, it officially doesn’t care. Although I’ve heard the argument that unofficially, it matters. But that’s speculation, at best.</p>