Here's the FAFSA article.
The linked article below suggests that the order in which a student lists his or her college on the FAFSA could affect the admission decision or the financial aid package. For simplicity, I advise (as I have inconsistently recommended in the past) that you list your colleges alphabetically on the FAFSA. Or you can read the whole article and devise a strategy for listing colleges that could beat colleges at their own game. It is too bad that there are gaming elements involved in the admissions process. If we all ignored all the ratings, many of the gaming elements would disappear nicely.
Here's the FAFSA article.
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Many college counselors are not enamored of the college rankings to which families commonly refer. Their methodology is flawed to my way of thinking. Here's another ranking that asks alumni to assess programs, rather than asking folks who have never stepped on campus to evaluate the quality of a program. I am buying the book, so ask me if you would like to take a look. It's new.
www.alumnifactor.com Figuring out how to choose the best education for YOU is a significant task for high school seniors. Here are some common misperceptions, outlined on the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL.org) website.
The forty schools on this list are not unique. There are many of these gems throughout the country. Lewis and Clark College and Linfield College are two others in this area that are great options.The important aspect of this article is to know yourself and know the right questions to ask. http://www.ctcl.org/news/common-misperceptions Here are a couple of articles about students choosing a college:
Why One Student Said No to the Ivy League What is the Best College in America? |
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