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Final Admissions Decisions Class of 2025

Final Admissions Decisions Class of 2025

Christina Taber-Kewene
Post-Application, College Acceptance, College Admissions, Regular Decision, Seniors, Merit Aid, Financial Aid

High school seniors have been receiving their final admissions outcomes over the last few weeks of March. Admissions season now unofficially culminates today with Ivy Day, when colleges in the Ivy League release their decisions. Some of our students will feel like they won the lottery today; others will have their dreams shattered.

As we head toward May 1, the enrollment deadline for US colleges, our students are asking these questions, and you may be too: 

  • Is there any chance to get off of a college’s waitlist? If so, what can I do to maximize my chances? 

  • I can’t afford my top choice school. When and how should I negotiate for more aid?

  • How do I know which college to choose when I have multiple good options? 

  • What do I need to do after I accept my offer and enroll at my college? 

Can I Appeal my Financial Award Letter?

Can I Appeal my Financial Award Letter?

Christina Taber-Kewene
Financial Aid, Paying for College, Post-Application

Last week’s blog covered how to read your award letter, but what can you do if the amount you are on the hook for is higher than what you can-- or want to-- pay? Ideally you will have sussed this all out before applying to schools, but the reality is that a school isn’t always transparent about expected family contribution, and even when it provides a cost calculator, the school doesn’t necessarily stand by it.