Financial Problems. Merit Money?

Creekland
Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:00:38 +0000

Just to offer hope for Rochester… my guy (who is a freshman there now and loving it) never got to visit until after his acceptance. He did a phone interview, but his application was even rather last minute for EN there (he decided to apply after Thanksgiving). He still got nice merit aid.

I wouldn’t purposely wait if you know you want to apply, but it’s not totally “hopeless” if you aren’t early or can’t visit. They are looking for a “loves to learn” type and they pegged my guy correctly. He’s also currently doing VERY well there, so they shouldn’t be disappointed with the decision on their end either - but being a parent - I’ll admit he’d have done well anywhere. That’s just who he is - very adaptable.

It sounds like the OP is that way too - a huge plus when it comes to going to college. There are many good schools out there.