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Questions about Hampshire college
First of all, I’m in need of good amount of financial aids. And, I was looking into Hampshire College. The problem is they don’t waive CSSprofile fee. So, I was thinking if it will be worth paying the fee for the CSSprofile. My concern raises from the following threads :
From the threads, I realized Hampshire College hasn’t been providing significant amount of financial aid. Given my needs, if they don’t have sufficient funds, then I will be rejected. So, the CSSprofile fee will be all for naught. But, I want to know a bit more about Hampshire College. Granted, I was just speculating. Therefore, I want to know your opinion, if you have any knowledge about the current situation on Hampshire college, which might help me determine if the CSSprofile fee be worth it.
I don’t think you have good odds but there is a small chance.
There are schools that promise to meet need. However, all but 8 or so, may factor your need level into an admission decision. In other words, they can turn you down for needing too much money.
Have you looked at Amherst, W&L, and others (Bowdoin, Brown, Dartmouth) that guarantee to meet need ? I know they are not like Hampshire but….
Others like F&M will meet need but are need aware.
I would not count on Hampshire. So your CSS is likely wasted. But they do award a few people full rides.
My son is a second year student at Hampshire and did get very good financial aid, beyond what we expected. We just love the school. The flexibility to design your own course of study, to take classes at the other area schools, the traditions, and really the intelligence and kindness of the community. And written evaluators rather than grades. A very high percentage of students go on to graduate study and are well prepared for it. It’s definitely not for everyone but my son is thriving there. I would recommend you speak with them if the CSS profile is a concern— I don’t remember completing it.