<p>Well, I was only suggesting it as a maybe because of this particular circumstance. </p>
<p>Do we need to begin questioning whether OP would’ve gotten in or not depending on ability to pay? That seems to large of an assumption to make. If it is in fact true that FA ED applicants are treated differently. it is one of those “unspoken” things. Colleges deny the truth in it. BTW - my son got in as a FA candidate.</p>