Jen500 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I have twins who are seniors this year. Is it a bad idea for them to apply to the same colleges, if they are needing financial and merit aid? They both have very similar academic records and intended major (some type of engineering) I think for their safeties it should be fine, I'm just not sure about some of the other colleges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I don't know but there are schools out there that give a sibling discount. I wouldn't hesitate to have both mine apply. Interesting question. I am sure others have better experience than I do but I almost think it would be more of an advantage than disadvantage to have two students apply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I have a friend who had both twins apply to multiple schools. Initially they said they'd NEVER go to the same school, but they are! They both got into a very selective school that they love. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 These quads are attending Yale! http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/college-game-plan/ohio-quadruplets-accepted-ivies-will-attend-yale-together-n753146 Sure, if they both like the school, why not!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) My twins applied to several of the same colleges, and ended up attending and graduating from the same university with similar degrees. No sibling discount at this university, but I have seen them at others. It was very convenient for us to have them at the same school and it was nice for them, too. ETA: They both received merit aid, but that was just based on their individual academic performances and nothing to do with them being siblings. Edited August 22, 2017 by Kassia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetC Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I don't think applying to the same school will make a big difference in chances either way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackermom Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I know someone with triplets who sent them all to the same college. The triplets all attended different high schools, so they are used to operating completely independently. It really was a financial decision, and the school that accepted all 3 gave them the best offer. Also, just more convenient to have them in one city (several states away), sharing one car, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I would let them do whatever they want. I would have no problem with them both applying to the same school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 It's been a while, but the vibe I've gotten reading threads over at CC is that it may be a slight positive. (I'm sure my twins will end up on opposite coasts.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 If they are both strong academically, it could be a real plus for selective schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I have no idea as to the answer to your question, but I went to high school with a pair of identical twin girls who were academic superstars. They were very close but didn't want to influence each other on decisions. They made choices as to where to apply separately. I'm pretty sure they knew each other's lists, but they did not talk to each other at all about where they were going to choose after their acceptances were in. They both came to the conclusion independently to attend Yale! I always thought that was a neat story. And, I always thought they both did it to rebel against their Harvard-educated father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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