"If they want you, they'll find a way to bring you in" - Is this true?

[Trisherella]

@halcyonheather

But we’re talking about the very top universities (because most other schools have merit aid), right? They are known for having great need-based aid even for high-income families. I was under the impression that HYPSM, etc. are affordable for almost everyone who gets in, and the difficulty is being admitted in the first place.

Wait, what? That is the opposite of what I understand about HYPSM. Very generous with financial aid for those in need, not much if anything available for “high-income families.”