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<p>OK, mea culpa. I was misinformed. In Northwestern’s case I should have said “99+% need-based” instead of “only need-based.” I apologize for the error, and now that you’ve set the record straight, it won’t happen again.</p>
<p>But sometimes dwelling on the trivial exception can also be misleading. Anyone who applies to Northwestern expecting a more-than-de minimis chance of merit aid has been misled.</p>