Rich Kids Get Leg Up at Cash- Strapped Schools

Admissions staff skirts need-blind rules

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 31, 2009 7:19 AM CDT

(Newser) – Endowments are shrinking, and kids are needing more aid—so many colleges are reluctantly giving an admissions boost to students who can pay in full, the New York Times reports. Schools are finding ways to let in more wealthy students without sacrificing "need-blind" labels:... Read full story »

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