<p>Schools (even need blind ones) get indications of SES and other disadvantages in many ways. Some things are inferred from information such as zip code, parental education, HS, ECs, etc. Also, an applicant can indicate if they are low income or have overcome adversity directly, for instance it might come out in their essay or other information that they provide. If I was a student attending a private prep school on FA, I would definitely find some way to state that on my application.</p>
<p>I don’t do chances, CC has an entire forum dedicated to Chances.</p>