Word: need-blind
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...mention of undergraduate financial aid, the most direct form of philanthropy in support of students' Harvard experience. More than $200 million was raised for this purpose in the Campaign; $55 million was distributed for undergraduate scholarships last year, and we are aiming to raise enough endowment so that our need-blind admissions/need-based aid policies will be secured forever. Indeed, your readers should know that Bauer gave $2.75 million for undergraduate financial aid before his recent $25 million gift. Bauer has, in fact, a deep interest in undergraduate life, and he has taken the trouble to meet almost all the students...
...There has been a significant increase in applications from abroad. One reason is need-blind admissions and the fact there are no quotas. We've had generous financial aid for international students," Fitzsimmons said...
Students agreed need-blind admissions and a commitment to meet an applicant's full financial needs are important factors in selecting a college...
Several international students said yesterday they applied to Harvard because of its need-blind policy...
Columbia University is currently considering a plan similar to the one Yale has instituted. Princeton University was need-blind last year on an ad hoc basis and may continue the policy this year, The New York Times reported...