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[quote=Anonymous]Through a lucky circumstance, I am extremely fortunate enough to be able to fully pay for DC’s college for four years. But I would be very happy to keep that money towards retirement or an inheritance for DC. I don’t have so much that this is like loose change.

That said, DC wants to go to the absolute best school they can get into. DC is going to shoot their shot for the usual T10+ dream schools, though realizes “nobody gets in.” DC is an academic high-achiever but is unhooked.

I’m curious to hear from people how much it matters, and at which specific schools, whether DC’s application signals that they can pay for the whole thing. (I assume this is signaled by not filling out the FAFSA? Is there any other way this is signaled?) I imagine the applications are initially reviewed without reference to economics but then maybe a subsequent round of admissions review takes family finances into account? (Maybe a current or former AO, among others, can speak to this?)

Any input on this, whether based on what you’ve heard or direct personal experience,  on this is greatly appreciated. [/quote]

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