<p>You have to realize that nowadays, at many, many top colleges, the percentage of kids on aid, even substantial aid, is huge. Look at the figures for the Ivies.</p>
<p>Yes, at schools that meet need, that is true. However, at pricey schools that don’t meet need, a student typically needs to come from some affluence in order to afford to attend (to cover gaps, and such). </p>
<p>Again…no one is suggesting that the affluent are mean…most have probably been raised VERY WELL with excellent manners. It’s not what THEY are saying, it’s what the low-income are FEELING.</p>