Grades to apply to Bates College?

H_Mom
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:27:17 +0000

Many of the NESCAC schools are very difficult to get into if you need aid, since they offer 100% of financial need IF you get in. It is not talked about much but definitely a factor in the admissions process. I work at a university, and a major goal is to attract full pay students. Many of the highly competitive small liberal arts schools balance their books on those who don’t need financial aid. Not to say these full pay students aren’t strong students, but those who need aid definitely need a reason why they would round out the incoming class vs those who can pay.