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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why isn't she applying ED to her top choice?[/quote]

It seems because she wants to be able to compare aid, and the numbers right now are not working out. Which is why I’m saying you need to have frank discussions with them now about aid. If they can’t commit to something workable now, and they want your athlete, I don’t see why you think they would make a better offer later.[/quote]

Also, as the mom of an athlete at a D3 in the 40-60-ranked range, I can say that a lot of these schools are not going to give more than $40K, if that. So if you’re looking to get the number down below $50K a year at a school in that range in New England, that’s going to be very unlikely.  It just doesn’t work for them financially; they need to be able to get $X from each student to meet their budget.

Maybe it’s more likely at LACs in PA or the Midwest or south, or lower-ranked schools. [/quote]

#2 is a very good LAC in the Midwest. I’d be happy if we got to $40K in merit. They offered $33K so far. 
- OP[/quote]

Most schools will not go up to $40k. It is fairly likely that $33K is their best offer for someone with her stats. [/quote]

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