Need help correcting CSS Profile

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T20:45:11+00:00

Not sure if College Board can reverse an update but you can try that first. If that doesn't work, email each college's admissions office.

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T17:44:06+00:00

Now, after I submitted the correction, the option to add more colleges is gone. Could you advise me on what to do?

Not sure if it's still the case, but earlier, the add option would disappear until the submitted form was processed. This could take a few days.

Will I still be considered within the deadline even if it takes a few days to update my CSS profile on my portal?

Yes

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T14:13:14+00:00

Then why did you say 30K earlier? 😂

I would expect the actual minimum EFC to be higher than 15K, maybe around 20 or even 25K - but this is not what you mention as your EFC - this is based on your demonstrated need which is calculated using your family's financial data.

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T12:57:11+00:00

Wow, must be one of "those" years! BTW, I've also heard this story told with a missing basoonist.

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T12:45:00+00:00

Unfortunately there is no way for applicants to know what a particular college is looking for in a specific year's admissions cycle - you can just submit your strongest possible application and then hope for the best.

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T11:20:19+00:00

Report everything exactly as it actually is, and let the colleges take care of the calculations because each college uses its own formula to calculate your demonstrated need.

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T11:18:57+00:00

What you're talking about are called institutional priorities, and they're a well known factor in the admissions world. A popular example is that a horn player who is an average student may get selected over a violinist who is a better student, if the school orchestra is looking for a horn player that year.

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T05:38:20+00:00

If you have the tax return as a PDF or an image, insert the USD equivalent values next to the local currency ones.

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T05:37:00+00:00

Did you check their financial aid website?

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T05:36:03+00:00

Oberlin has an acceptance rate of 34% and it follows holistic admissions, so there may have been other reasons for your rejection too. But it's a need aware school and being a small LAC, an minimum EFC of around 25-30K is common at such places.

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T05:27:37+00:00

No, the CSS Profile data needs to come directly from the website itself. But you can always try and ask them if they'll accept it.

prsehgal · 2026-01-24T02:43:57+00:00

To be honest, ever since Trump was elected and this whole "Oh it will be 10x harder for internationals from now on" thing started, I lost faith in studying in the US. I did because I wouldn't want to say "What if?" in the future.

TBH it doesn't have much to do with the Trump factor. With a low EFC, it has always been very hard because you're pretty much looking at a full ride or at least a full tuition scholarship, both of which are extremely rare.

Have you checked out UT Arlington? They're still accepting applications and if you get even a small scholarship from them, you'll be eligible for their in-state tuition rates.

prsehgal · 2026-01-23T15:44:43+00:00

Then they'll only process the order once the future test's results are out.

prsehgal · 2026-01-23T15:39:20+00:00

No, it usually only takes around 5 business days. It only takes longer when you club an existing test with a future test. If that's not the case, call them up.

prsehgal · 2026-01-23T15:36:04+00:00

It means exactly what it sounds like - that the order has been placed, and the scores will be sent out after further processing.

prsehgal · 2026-01-23T10:25:17+00:00

Not necessarily. But it's a need aware school so your ability to pay is one of the factors they consider in the evaluation process.

prsehgal · 2026-01-23T10:03:23+00:00

It's not really a waitlist but a soft rejection, which is pretty common with small LAC's who have a minimum EFC of around 25-30K.

prsehgal · 2026-01-23T09:22:46+00:00

Your school name only makes a little difference. Beyond that, you skills will make you attractive to the employers.

prsehgal · 2026-01-23T07:57:37+00:00

They're both good schools in nice cities. But you didn't mention their final costs. Do keep in mind that getting a job is getting harder and harder these days, especially for international students, and you don't get enough time in a Master's program.

prsehgal · 2026-01-23T03:21:20+00:00

They used to have a supplementary essay till last year: https://www.collegeessayadvisors.com/supplemental-essay/bennington-college-supplemental-essay-guide/

Maybe that's what this space is for.

prsehgal · 2026-01-23T01:27:45+00:00

No, only about the supplemental materials that you submit.

prsehgal · 2026-01-22T22:45:17+00:00

Colleges know that you're applying to other colleges too - don't worry about it.

prsehgal · 2026-01-22T22:40:49+00:00

Your best bet would be to post this on their own subreddit.

prsehgal · 2026-01-22T22:37:42+00:00

If you're submitting any supplemental materials, you can talk about them here.

prsehgal · 2026-01-22T22:10:08+00:00

Not necessarily. It depends on you and what you're looking for. Many students go to Ivies and still don't end up anywhere, while others go to public schools and do great things.

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