CSS Profile; Reporting Test Scores; University of Chicago Essays

For most colleges, applying for financial aid is as simple as filling out the FAFSA. But a smaller group of schools also requires the CSS Profile. We’ll share what to expect if you need to complete that form as well. In the era of test optional colleges, students and parents frequently struggle to decide whether they should submit their test scores as part of their applications. We’ll walk you through how to think about that. Finally, we’re reviewing the additional essay prompts for University of Chicago in our fall series on supplemental essays.