When to appeal

Paying for College
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<p>After a long drawn out process my D has decided to attend Bates College. Her financial aid package there is not as good as some other comparable schools that she was accepted to.</p>

<p>I assumed that it would be best to file an appeal before sending in the acceptance. Is this true or at a very selective school like Bates does it really make a difference? </p>

<p>Is it best to start with a telephone call and followup with a letter?</p>

<p>How long does it typically take to hear back?</p>

<p>Any other suggestions ould be great. We have learned a ton here.</p>

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<p>I would start with a call. Tell them you are new and see if they can explain the award. Bring up the question “I was worried I did sonething wrong since this award is lower than the other colleges” or something like it.</p>

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<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>We got a response back after 10 days. We called and spoke directly with our Financial counselor so do that first. Definitely appeal before acceptance because that gives the college a reason to offer more.</p>