Hello everyone, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I want to apply early decision to my top choice because I've heard it has higher acceptance rates. However, I'll need financial aid to attend college. Is it better to apply early decision or should I stick to regular decision to maximize my financial aid options?
Hi there! That's a great question and definitely an important consideration when applying to college. From my experience with my child, applying early decision can be a good option if the school is truly your top choice. However, it's worth noting that early decision is a binding commitment, so you'll want to be sure that the financial aid package you receive will be sufficient.
Many schools do offer comparable financial aid packages for both early decision and regular decision applicants. I would recommend researching your top school's financial aid policies and perhaps reaching out to their financial aid office to clarify any doubts you might have. Don't hesitate to share your concerns about financial aid, as they are there to help you.
Ultimately, it's important to weigh the potential benefits of applying early decision (higher acceptance rate) against the potential risk of receiving a less-than-ideal financial aid package. Good luck with your decision!
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