<p>There are a few schools out there which are ‘need-blind’ in admissions, but does not pledge to meet ‘full demonstrated aid’. Plainly put, they can admit you even though you can’t pay a penny but will not award you a financial aid package. Cornell and Georgetown are two examples. I am not sure if WUSTL is need-blind in admissions, but they certainly admit a lot of internationals without awarding them financial aid (two of my friends were victims). I guess these universities are just hoping that you can find some way to attend the college, maybe by finding a loan or a government scholarship, so that they can have you and yet not spend the money to finance you. It’s like, you’re an obviously eligible candidate (without considering your financial need), but not competitive enough to be awarded the limited aid.</p>