<p>Bob, I do know of someone who got a full academic ride with no need component at NYU. I also know of a case where scholarship money far outweighed need. They sometimes seem to define need very generously when they really want a student. Like I said, I wouldn’t count on it but I wouldn’t rule the school out before even applying-- I would just encourage a student with those stats to also have some assured safeties on the list.</p>