tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784920910280020735.post746671648476592482..comments2008-09-11T09:49:04.435-04:00Rebecca Wilderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09101893640012081618nontruths@gmail.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784920910280020735.post-82139138431454766972008-09-11T09:49:04.435-04:002008-09-11T09:49:04.435-04:00I agree - why make the application process a barrier to entry, rather than the University's application itself? You know, in Germany, one must assess very early in his/her education whether or not they are fit to attend University (like kindergarten). It's just another way the government tries to weed out those not willing to put in the effort. Sad, really.Rebecca Wilderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09101893640012081618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1784920910280020735.post-77583638525524761732008-09-11T09:30:34.465-04:002008-09-11T09:30:34.465-04:00This is not an original thought - simplifying the federal application for student aid alone would increase its usage dramatically and, thus, the number of students attending university. The form has over 100 questions that are difficult to figure out and they ask for all sorts of supporting documentation that some families may or may not have. Advisors, parents and students are all frustrated. People want to attend college; why put up such barriers?Janiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16258365472084666363noreply@blogger.com