Getting a little worried!

spirit77
Sun, 05 Oct 2014 20:49:06 +0000

@sovereigndebt - I understand that you weren’t intentionally trying to denigrate anyone but with the words “my daughter had higher stats and gpa’s and more AP’s” but please try to understand that by using the words “higher” and “more” you are in fact setting up a comparison which puts your D as superior and that can (and clearly has) been taken badly. I would humbly suggest that in order to avoid future misunderstandings that you could make the same point by stating your daughter’s stats and her aid. This way you can make the point by using your own experiences rather than by making a comparison. If you are unwilling (which is understandable) to divulge that information perhaps it would be best if you refrain from commenting on that particular thread. While you have much to offer, IMO any comparisons are a lightening rod which take away from the positive discussions on this thread.

And I do agree that the merit aid etc. is not determined solely by stats at Fordham. I’ve heard more than one admission officer say that a college tries to bring in a class that is well rounded and that meets the needs of the school – they are not looking to fill up with kids who have the highest stats. And I imagine (although I don’t work in admissions) that achieving this well balanced class is one of the factors reflected in the distribution of merit aid. That is why when finances are an issue, it is always wise to apply to a number of schools because it is impossible to know in advance exactly how the aid will turn out at each school.