<p>Dumb question that I think I know the answer. All the ivy's are need blind admissions, right?</p>
<p>nope 10 ch</p>
<p>which ones arent, i know brown isn't. any others?</p>
<p>Is cornell need-blind?</p>
<p>Brown is need-blind, they have been since the class of '07 which is stated on their website.</p>
<p>brown is not need blind for transfers</p>
<p>In another thread someone said Brown has become need-blind for transfers too, but I'm not positive. Judging by this quote from Brown's website, it is somewhat unclear.</p>
<p>"The FY07 budget will fund new financial assistance for transfer and resumed undergraduate students; and complete the transition to need-blind admission. (With the Class of 2010, entering next fall, all four undergraduate classes will have been admitted on a need-blind basis.)</p>
<p>I think they are trying to be need-blind for transfers, but it certainly isn't going to happen this year.</p>
<p>Financial Aid</p>
<p>Financial aid for transfer applicants is limited. In order for an applicant to be considered for available funds, each candidate for financial aid must check "yes" to the Financial Aid question on Form 1 of the admission application and complete the appropriate application forms by the requisite deadlines. Notification of any financial aid awards will be included with your acceptance letter.</p>
<p>is Cornell need-blind for transfers? anyone?</p>
<p>Yes it is.</p>
<p>thanks, I was getting ready to call them up to withdraw my aid application</p>
<p>I have a really dumb question, could anyone clarify what does "need-blind" mean? Are you implying somehow that poor students have disadvantages if the schools are not need-blind?</p>
<p>I think that's what it's saying. I could be completely wrong, but I <em>think</em> the ivies are required (through their ivy agreements) to meet any need. If they're need blind, the admissions people have no idea what kind of need there is. If it's not need blind, a school is more likely to reject lower income students because it's more of a burden on them to pay out the financial aid. I think the non need-blind is a really ****ed up system. Why give out financial aid after all?
(as a side note, I'm applying for financial aid, though I doubt I'll get any. My parents can afford to pay for school, but I do think it's unfortunate for those who aren't able to go to their dream school because of cost, or getting reject because of that)</p>
<p>I am an independent re-entering academics, so I am new to financial aid... Do the schools look at retirement accounts or if you own a house? What about money invested in securities, bonds, or mutual funds?</p>
<p>(meaning, of course, if you have any of the above, you are not "in need")</p>
<p>they look at houses, land, financial investments, what's in the bank account, etc. Apparently they don't look at vehicles, so you CAN buy that Gulfstream V jet, the maxi yacht, and the Ferrari. Just ask your parents!</p>
<p>Hey is cornell and brown need blind to international students as well ??</p>