Should I apply to other schools?

JHS
Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:03:46 +0000

I’m sure @skieurope is correct with the semantics, and it’s certainly the case that when Harvard “reviews” its calculations it does not necessarily match the competition. If it changes its offer at all – which it often does – the new offer may still be some thousands of dollars less than a peer is offering. Still, somehow, I have never heard of Harvard reviewing a calculation and coming up with more aid than a rival school had offered. That said, from what I have seen Harvard deserves its reputation as generally making the best initial aid offer among peer institutions, largely because of its very family-friendly policies on home equity and retirement savings.