As a low-income student, I’m always really surprised to discover how many applicants aren’t because they’re convinced they can’t do it, or how many high middle-income people who can’t afford it that do. Really screwy.
I actually like the term ‘need-blind’ because it tells me, "We aren’t terrified that you’re broke as heck and won’t be able to pay anything, in fact, we embrace you for your academic achievements’
I am a little worried that this will be the next affirmative action deal, with well-off kids shouting on 'You only got in because you’re poor!" Nah.
We got accepted despite being poor.