Does getting a fee waiver increase chances? Forum
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colemf
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Does getting a fee waiver increase chances?
So over the past couple of months i have been sent several fee waivers from some very good schools(No doubt due to my URM status- Native American) and was wondering if this in some way increases my chances at admission? Any thoughts?
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Dignan
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Re: Does getting a fee waiver increase chances?
No.
Edit: Just to elaborate a bit, it really depends on the school. Some schools give out fee waivers to those who, based on numbers, have a good shot at being accepted. Other schools give out fee waivers to those who are unlikely to get accepted so that the school can increase its selectivity ratings. And some schools do a little bit of both.
I think it's best not to read too much into it. If you are interested in possibly attending one of these schools, then take advantage of the fee waiver and submit an app.
Edit: Just to elaborate a bit, it really depends on the school. Some schools give out fee waivers to those who, based on numbers, have a good shot at being accepted. Other schools give out fee waivers to those who are unlikely to get accepted so that the school can increase its selectivity ratings. And some schools do a little bit of both.
I think it's best not to read too much into it. If you are interested in possibly attending one of these schools, then take advantage of the fee waiver and submit an app.
Last edited by Dignan on Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:05 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Kiersten1985
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Re: Does getting a fee waiver increase chances?
If I see one more thread asking this question...
RUN A SEARCH BEFORE STARTING A NEW THREAD.
RUN A SEARCH BEFORE STARTING A NEW THREAD.
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Raskolnikoff
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Re: Does getting a fee waiver increase chances?
Some schools (UVa, BU) give them out practically to everyone. Higher number of applicants --> higher rejection rate --> higher perceived admission competitiveness --> higher USNWR rankings.
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Raskolnikoff
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Re: Does getting a fee waiver increase chances?
whoa.. it can't be the morning coffee this time..Kiersten1985 wrote:If I see one more thread asking this question...
RUN A SEARCH BEFORE STARTING A NEW THREAD.
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finalaspects
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Re: Does getting a fee waiver increase chances?
schools do want to increase their URM admits if they have a low number of them.colemf wrote:So over the past couple of months i have been sent several fee waivers from some very good schools(No doubt due to my URM status- Native American) and was wondering if this in some way increases my chances at admission? Any thoughts?
but also can't a fee waiver be negative? schools don't want you because they know you can't afford it, or to raise their selectivity? wouldn't a school want the best numbers with everyone paying full tuition if possible?
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Kiersten1985
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Re: Does getting a fee waiver increase chances?
haha no, now it's at home with a bad cold.Raskolnikoff wrote:whoa.. it can't be the morning coffee this time..Kiersten1985 wrote:If I see one more thread asking this question...
RUN A SEARCH BEFORE STARTING A NEW THREAD.
