should I apply for financial aid?

eugenie93
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:24:45 +0000

I am an international student, and I’m going to apply to some selective schools, especially Berkeley. So my question is: if I don’t apply for financial aid, will my chances increase??

My counselor said that there is a question on the form, something like: “Do you want us to consider admitting you even if we can’t offer financial aid” and if I apply for aid and say “yes” to this question, my chances won’t decrease because ı want aid.

Should I want aid and say “yes” to that question, or should I just not ask for aid??

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