I was always drawn to Carleton, but the fact that Carleton made itself just as affordable, if not more so, than any other school I applied to made the decision that much easier.

Financial aid was a critical factor in enabling me to attend. Carleton provided both the most generous package as well as the most well thought out aid. Through my financial aid package, for example, I have one round trip ticket home, so that I can see my family as an international student.

Carleton was the only one of my top-choice colleges to offer me any financial aid. They gave me enough aid to make coming here manageable. I was thrilled.

My family and I are and will be forever grateful to Carleton for what the school did for us. The college is really dedicated to providing education to people of all socio-economic backgrounds, and I think this was reflected in my financial aid award.