Most colleges have need-blind admissions

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RE @vonlost #40 -

Why would a school with enough endowment to be need-blind and able to admit the best applicants even want to consider lesser applicants? Why would they want to lower their Common Data Set academic statistics for additional money they don’t need?

Because they want to throw a bone to the alumni and offer legacy applicants a boost. They want to continue to offer athletic programs. Because they want some students in _____ department. Because they may want a diverse campus environment. Because they don’t want too many over represented minorities.