More precisely, they know they’re very likely backups and want to know whether the student is seriously considering them in the likelihood they won’t get into G’Town, or if they’re wasting their time reviewing the student’s application and offering a good financial package (keeping in mind they don’t meet need for all or even most but can if they have evidence it’s worth it for them).
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