<p>I have a stepfather who technically isn't married to my mom. He's a bit well-off and can definitely pay for full tuition at JHU. My mom, however, makes around 60-80 k and could qualify for financial aid, and it would sort of help if we had aid. However, i'm on the lower end of applicants for JHU, </p>
<p>so I'm wondering if not applying for financial aid would help my chances. And if so, by around how much? (comparatively, aka, ~legacy, ~state, etc. I live in CA and I heard it's harder to get into JHU from here)</p>
<p>(I'm applying ED, by the way)</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>