Number of applications

condor30
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:45:04 +0000

ed is just not an option for some students. they need to be able to compare the financial aid packages.

i think as long as there is tuition discounting, you’ll see multiple applications.

not all students have the financial resources to be visiting all schools before they apply.

with competitive admissions, there is a need for students to apply to multiple schools. they need to give themselves options.

my oldest would have completed only one application but as the search process went on…we learned that only one application was not the way to go. she was seeking merit aid (scholarships) and/or financial aid (grants). in submitting multiple applications, she received offers from 1/2 to full tuition to full rides. it was definitely worthwhile for her to apply to multiple schools and we are thankful for the advice we received on cc during that period.

one school required an application for admission before they would extend the merit aid offer.