Dear {Counselor},
I am seeking a fee waiver to the Common App, and the company requires that a school counselor complete the attached form. I would appreciate it very much if you could do so.
In regard to economic need, I qualify under one or more of the listed indicators, including: {previously received ACT/SAT fee waiver/below USDA income threshold/federal program such as Upward Bound/live in subsidized housing/live in a foster home/am a ward of the state/am homeless}.
Alternatively, I can submit a supporting statement from a {school official/counselor/financial aid officer/community leader}. I will reach out to you if it turns out that I need to add such a statement to my application.
Thanks so much with your help in seeking this waiver.
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