<p>I'm from a middle class family
Liked the campus but have read many things that said it's a rich preppy school
Would I feel out of place?</p>
<p>That is so ridiculous, that type of image was when I was in high school & I graduated from a NYS high school in 1971! Give HWS a break! We have visited & we know kids who have attended recently, the image is outdated!</p>
<p>I’m just going by things that I have heard, no need to be so defensive. Just asking because I’m possibly interested in attending.</p>
<p>My son says yes, there are rich kids there, and they’re nice, and there are lots and lots of kids who are not rich, just regular middle class. It’s not really an issue and you’ll be fine. Frankly, I imagine the ones who pay full fare for HWS help contribute to the financial aid for others. If you have a chance to visit while school is in session, do it so you can see for yourself.</p>
<p>One of my D’s friends is there. I would classify him as seriously upper middle class - dad is a doctor. He doesn’t want for money but is definitely not spoiled. He’s a nice kid.</p>