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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Certain college advisors say to downplay privilege. Sara Harberson says never put summer programs on your application (it shows you are privileged and rubs the AO and readers the wrong way), don’t list hobbies that show wealth, don’t mention any travel, “The Game” says to strategize parent’s occupations on the Common App, etc. I may be doing it wrong, but my kid is just going for it and being their authentic self. Isn’t that what they say they want? We are HHI, DC goes to private school, parents have advanced degrees, all signs of privilege are subtly in the application. Yes, we also have a stay at home parent with a JD. Who cares? Colleges are worried about money and budget cuts. Hopefully, this year there is a big bump for full pay, high stats, ED kids. [/quote]

Does that mean your kid didn't click "yes" on the "Are you applying for financial needs" on the common app, nor filling out FAFSA/CSS?[/quote]

Why would they fill out the FASFA/CSS? We are full pay. [/quote]

Don't some schools suggest that you fill out FAFSA/CSS even for merit-based scholarships.  I remember seeing it in Virginia Tech's, for example.[/quote]

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