<p>This sounds reassuringly egalitarian. For the class of 2013, however, prospective students who demonstrated need were subjected to a tougher standard for admission, which favored candidates who didn’t need financial aid. Reed did what was necessary to meet its bottom line–I am not making a judgment here, but pointing out that financial aid at Reed is not the caring, accomodating situation which Diver’s statement (made last year, before this happened) implies.</p>