Need-aware colleges factor a family's ability to pay into some of their admission decisions, but not necessarily all.
At need-aware colleges, self-paying students who meet the college's academic requirements may have an edge in the admissions process.
High school girls are often acutely aware that college scholarships await talented young athletes in many sports.
"For the most part, you can go through November and December, and people who aren't die-hard enthusiasts aren't even aware that college basketball is taking place," said Mike Tranghese, a former commissioner of the Big East Conference.
Miranda grew up in a household rich in intellect but not particularly wealthy and he was aware, at college, that sacrifices were being made in order to educate him.
For those who become aware of college basketball only when a co-worker hands you a tournament bracket to fill out, I'll attempt a rough translation of what happened to the Border War: it's as if, having just played in the 2003 and 2004 American League Championship Series, the Red Sox decided to join the National League Central.
As many alumni and the country at large have been made aware, Oberlin College cancelled classes on Monday 3/4 in order to hold a "Day of Solidarity" in response to a month of hateful vandalism on campus targeting black, LGBTQ and Jewish communities.
Finally, a strong economy has allowed more families to afford private colleges, and the Internet has helped many students from across the country to become more aware of colleges they might never have considered.
Be aware that colleges and employers now check your references on the internet.
And, sure, part of this is ensuring you get a good nickname VICE is aware of one college resident who was called "Shitstain" for three years but a college persona is also an investment in your long-term wellbeing.
