CAP’s new Evaluate & Appeal module allows you to answer arguably the most important questions when it comes to making your final decision on what college to choose:
Did you get a good deal?
Should I appeal to the college to get more money?
Every award uploaded is an entry to our $1,000 ‘No Essay’ Scholarship Contest
How Does it Work?
Step 1: Upload your award letters to have them auto-translated in seconds
Step 2: View your side-by-side, apples-to-apples comparison to help you easily sift through the hundreds of different award letter variations in use by colleges
Step 3: The Awards Analyzer will then instantly evaluate your award for the likelihood for a successful appeal, grading them into four categories:
Very Strong Likelihood
Strong
Less Likely
Low
How do we do it?
In addition to reviewing the specific amounts and types of aid awarded, the Award Analyzer also considers:
The type of institution and its financial aid methodology and approach
Family dynamic considerations that may help your case
Special circumstances which deserve a closer look by the financial aid office
Appealing the Award?
For cases where an appeal is recommended, CAP’s team of financial aid experts are available to help you craft the optimal appeals strategy to maximize your free aid
Why should I upload my awards?
CAP’s Award Analyzer is the easiest and quickest way to see if you got a fair offer from the college
Helps easily translate awards to understand what your true cost of college and compare side by side
$1,000 ‘No Essay’ scholarship contest. Each award uploaded is another chance to win!