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Send test scores to test-optional schools when they enhance your application – typically at or above the school's median. Otherwise, withhold and bolster essays, grades, and course rigor.
File an appeal with updated documentation such as job-loss notices or medical bills. Most colleges will re-evaluate need-based aid.
Attend virtual sessions, visit campus, email regional reps, and reference specific programs in your supplements.
Revisit campuses (ideally, in-person), compare financial aid, talk with current/former students, and—above all—trust your gut.
The biggest essay mistake is having generic answers (e.g., "I’ve always loved science") or listing achievements without reflection.
There is nothing wrong with seeking help for essay editing, but the "voice" of the essay must be authentically yours. Avoid over-polishing—admissions officers spot inauthenticity.
They’re rarely decisive but can provide context. Treat them as conversations, not interrogations.