It makes sense now, 查了一下JHU 以前没有正式承认过是need-blind 学校，所以

才有Bloomberg 这一说。

https://www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2018/11/18/largest-gift-ever-higher-education-will-make-johns-hopkins-need-blind

Hopkins has in recent years been operating as if it is need-blind, meaning that applicants are considered for admission without regard to their financial need. But until now, Hopkins has not made need-blind admissions an official policy and commitment to applicants.