Schools that give an early financial and merit estimate for ED candidates

[Anonymous]

I noticed that Oberlin will provide an early estimate of your financial aid and merit scholarships before you decide to apply Early Decision. I know that people can do this generally through the NPC, but that's usually just for financial aid, not merit. Does anyone know of other schools that will do this?

[Anonymous]

Wooster

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wooster

Thanks, PP! I did not know that.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wooster

Thanks, PP! I did not know that.

NP. They discussed it during our visit. You have to dig on their website, but here it is. I believe you can use it even if applying EA or RD, just to know.

https://www.wooster.edu/admissions/aid/estimator/

[Anonymous]

Most of the schools which would do that have EA. Apply for that. Don’t waste ED and don’t lock yourself in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most of the schools which would do that have EA. Apply for that. Don’t waste ED and don’t lock yourself in.

That’s what I’m asking. Which schools? Oberlin doesn’t have EA only ED.

[Anonymous]

DePauw did that for us this past year. DC knew he wanted to go there after visiting last spring. We weren't going to let him apply ED though without a guarantee of merit aid. DC called the admissions office and explained the situation. Last summer, after providing DC's SAT scores and having the high school provide the transcript, DePauw provided an estimate of merit in advance. I don't think this would have happened outside the world of midwestern SLACs.

[Anonymous]

If you apply EA CWRU you will have a decision and merit award by Christmas

Rolling Decision Pitt. Apply at the beginning of school. You should have a decision and merit award by November.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DePauw did that for us this past year. DC knew he wanted to go there after visiting last spring. We weren't going to let him apply ED though without a guarantee of merit aid. DC called the admissions office and explained the situation. Last summer, after providing DC's SAT scores and having the high school provide the transcript, DePauw provided an estimate of merit in advance. I don't think this would have happened outside the world of midwestern SLACs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you apply EA CWRU you will have a decision and merit award by Christmas

Rolling Decision Pitt. Apply at the beginning of school. You should have a decision and merit award by November.

Again, I’m asking about ED not EA or rolling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you apply EA CWRU you will have a decision and merit award by Christmas

Rolling Decision Pitt. Apply at the beginning of school. You should have a decision and merit award by November.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:If you apply EA CWRU you will have a decision and merit award by Christmas

Rolling Decision Pitt. Apply at the beginning of school. You should have a decision and merit award by November.

Again, I’m asking about ED not EA or rolling.

Why are you looking for schools you have to make a binding commitment to, if EA schools are an option? Serious question.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you apply EA CWRU you will have a decision and merit award by Christmas

Rolling Decision Pitt. Apply at the beginning of school. You should have a decision and merit award by November.

Again, I’m asking about ED not EA or rolling.

Why are you looking for schools you have to make a binding commitment to, if EA schools are an option? Serious question.

Because ED at select schools gives you an admission advantage at schools like Oberlin, which does not have EA.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you apply EA CWRU you will have a decision and merit award by Christmas

Rolling Decision Pitt. Apply at the beginning of school. You should have a decision and merit award by November.

Again, I’m asking about ED not EA or rolling.

Why are you looking for schools you have to make a binding commitment to, if EA schools are an option? Serious question.

Because ED at select schools gives you an admission advantage at schools like Oberlin, which does not have EA.

ED is for people who are certain it's their first choice, and who can live with the price generated by the NPC. If you are seeking more support, or merit awards, ED just isn't for you.

Beloit, Kalamazoo, Knox, Wooster all have EA and will give info on financial packages early (mentioning these because they are other smaller, midwestern liberal arts colleges that are reasonably close to Oberlin in rankings, if not selectivity.

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Anonymous wrote:If you apply EA CWRU you will have a decision and merit award by Christmas

Rolling Decision Pitt. Apply at the beginning of school. You should have a decision and merit award by November.

Again, I’m asking about ED not EA or rolling.

Why are you looking for schools you have to make a binding commitment to, if EA schools are an option? Serious question.

Because ED at select schools gives you an admission advantage at schools like Oberlin, which does not have EA.

ED is for people who are certain it's their first choice, and who can live with the price generated by the NPC. If you are seeking more support, or merit awards, ED just isn't for you.

Beloit, Kalamazoo, Knox, Wooster all have EA and will give info on financial packages early (mentioning these because they are other smaller, midwestern liberal arts colleges that are reasonably close to Oberlin in rankings, if not selectivity.

Seriously? Have you read this thread? There are two schools listed that provide financial and merit estimates for people who want to apply ED but who need to make sure the finances work first. I am looking to see if there are other schools that do the same - for ED.