I do know a young white man who got a great deal of financial aid from Princeton, nearly a free ride. He’s very bright of course, but not amazing in any way.
The Ivies have plenty of money - other not quite top tier schools not so much.
Could you elaborate on this? It is practically unheard-of in the last several decades.
I'm sure there are many FReepers who have ultra-qualified children who were accepted to Ivies --but offered zero in scholarship funds-- and would love to know what made this young white man the exception!