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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many private colleges (which comprise the vast majority of the top 50) meets needs, so the FA part isn't really an issue for a lower income family if the student had the academic caliber to get in.

What it does show you is the schools the college counseling office likely have a relationship with, you definitely see trends in schools where large groups go to a certain few colleges  you don't see at another school, for example.

You also see the schools your kids friends will be shooting for. It is a data point that is important to look at. [/quote]

While many top private colleges claim to meet full demonstrated financial need, the reality is often more complex. Financial aid packages vary significantly based on how each school calculates need, and they often include loans or work-study that may not be ideal for middle class or low-income families. Additionally, admissions at these schools are incredibly competitive, and not all of them are need blind admissions, meaning that even highly qualified low-income students may not get in, leaving them to consider less selective schools or other options that are with in reach financially.

While college admissions lists can offer a snapshot of where a school's graduates attend college, they are not definitive indicators of the quality of a school's college counseling services. They don't account for students' legacy status, financial status, and other factors that helps keep the deck stacked for those with means.

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