I have a question. I am applying ED to a top LAC who is “need blind”. On the common app it asks if I am applying for financial aid Yes or No. So doesn’t it give the full payers an advantage? While the school doesn’t know how much I may need - a little or a lot - isn’t the assumption that a “no” to that question means that student will be full pay? I guess I just don’t see that question as “need blind”. They must want at least some full pay to offset the others, as they offer “100% of demonstrated need”. Thoughts?