<p>I can understand your concern. Yes, some privates are very generous with aid for those with lower incomes, but the reality is that many wealthy kids get accepted to those schools, too, because most schools can’t afford to give everyone generous FA. Even the “need blind- full need and no/small loan” schools magically have about the same number of full-payers each year…something that they don’t seem to have an explanation for. </p>
<p>Vandy and USC and probably BC do have a significant number of affluent kids. That’s no secret. I don’t know about UMiami. </p>
<p>That said…how much are your parents willing to pay each year for your education? Do they have any financial limitations or is money no object?</p>