<p>I think “preferential packaging” is mostly a concept at schools that don’t meet need.</p>
<p>However, in the case of …</p>
<p>In my experience, we clearly had need-only schools sweeten the pot because they wanted my kid.</p>
<p>I think her kids are URMs with strong stats which may have been highly desirable for diversity. That said, I don’t know if the school she is mentioning is a “full need met” school.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t expect the ivies or similar to engage in much/any preferential packaging.</p>