Where could I get in???

mom2collegekids
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:58:51 +0000

Qualifying for aid at a private high school is NOT the same as qualifying for aid at college…especially OOS publics which don’t often give much aid, altho some give good merit.

UMIch (if OOS) and NYU will not be affordable. Your stats aren’t high enough for big merit and you won’t get much in need-based aid from either.

EFC only determines Federal aid, which is NOT much. The phrase Expected Family Contribution is a misnomer. It does NOT mean that is all a family has to pay. It’s only a number to determine federal aid, which isn’t much. Most schools do not meet need.

You need to protect yourself and also apply to some schools that will give you large merit for your stats.

What state are you in?