09 January 2015
Here's One Way to Get Early Admission Into College: Be Rich
The title of this Bloomberg/BusinessWeek article leaves a lot to be desired, but it does correctly point out that affordability issues can often prevent applicants from applying to binding early decision programs because they won't be able to shop around for the best financial package.
More importantly, the article does reinforce our strong belief that every rising senior needs to consider the possibility of applying early given how favorable the admission rates can be. It may not always be appropriate—tools like College Kickstart can help you figure this out—but it should never be ignored.
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- Tags: Early Action, Early Decision
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