In the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative‑action rulings, selective institutions are shifting recruitment toward socioeconomic diversity, reporting record increases in Pell‑eligible and low‑income enrollments. Princeton and other top schools have set explicit goals and expanded outreach, financial aid offers and no‑loan programs to attract lower‑income applicants. Separately, a small but growing number of colleges are testing early financial‑aid previews—early estimates of the aid a student would receive if admitted under an early‑decision plan—to reduce the advantage tied to binding early offers. Advocates say previews could level the playing field for applicants who cannot commit to early decision without clarity on net cost; critics warn about administrative burden and legal complexities. The twin moves—prioritizing economic diversity and experimenting with early‑aid transparency—signal admissions offices deploying new tactics to maintain diversity goals while responding to legal and political constraints.