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Will Applying for Financial Aid Impact Early Decision Acceptances?
The most common misconception families hold is that applying for financial aid automatically hurts their chances in early decision.
July 23, 2026
The most common misconception families hold is that applying for financial aid automatically hurts their chances in early decision.
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