<p>Barristerdad,
I come from a low income family and yet I found Yale EA without “elite” guidance counselors. I really don’t see what difference it makes whether the school knows or not; it’s up to the student to find out. If they really like the school, i’m sure the student will actually look up information about it instead of staying in ignorance. In addition, if they started their common app applications they should’ve seen the “early action” box to be checked.
Blaming it on socio-economic problems seems ■■■■■■■■ as there are a myriad of opportunities to hear about a university and their programs. Frankly, you would have to be an idiot not to see the ubiquitous info opportunities.</p>