i heard a couple people talking in my AP Govt. class. Does all college give an edge to people who can pay the whole tuition? People were saying that private colleges such as Stanford, USC, Pepperdine, etc are likely to accept people who can actually pay the whoe tuition. If this is true, isn’t this a little unfair and proves the rich are more likely going to college?
<p>Most colleges have what is called a "need-blind" policy... I believe Stanford is actually one of them. In theory, they don't consider if you can pay or not when deciding if they will accept you. Many schools also say they will fund up to your full demonstrated need (what that level is though is up for debate). However, if your parents have been very generous that can help you a lot in admissions. I often wonder if they really are entirely need-blind... how do they know they'll have enough money to pay for all the need-based scholarships they offer? I suspect feeder schools help. So how need-blind are they really? Do they consider it at all? Who knows.</p>
<p>hehe.. the funny thing is.. some schools... like UCs.. lean towards ppl who CANT pay for admission.. maybe it's cause tey're public?</p>
<p>well, I go to a school where the majority of the students come from a wealthy background. Our school sends many to IVY Leagues as well as the "west" IVY such as Stanford. I just thought about this, and it seems that their wealthy background might give them an edge. the "need-blind" policy,I don't think Stanford uses it. It is a private college and they do need to make money, no question about that. I think they try to restrict the amount of financial aid given out.</p>
<p>^oh the top post. true, it is a public school and their goal is try to help students have success in life and become productive citizens</p>
<p>Most schoola are NOT need blind (only about 50 are) so yes, you have a better chance if you can pay. However all ivies and many top colleges are need blind.</p>