Game is rigged

[Anonymous]

DD is applying to a single digit selective college.
In her school there are two boys who are also applying, both from very wealthy families. One is legacy and heavily donates, another donates seven digit donations.

My kid has no chance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD is applying to a single digit selective college.
In her school there are two boys who are also applying, both from very wealthy families. One is legacy and heavily donates, another donates seven digit donations.

My kid has no chance.

Bookmark this and come back to let us know how it worked out.

[Anonymous]

That's not rigged. They are offering something your family isn't.

[Anonymous]

Oh well

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD is applying to a single digit selective college.
In her school there are two boys who are also applying, both from very wealthy families. One is legacy and heavily donates, another donates seven digit donations.

My kid has no chance.

Are you in a private school? If so, you are a part of the rigging too.

[Anonymous]

Its not rigging if OP does it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Its not rigging if OP does it.

I’m not rich so no donations.

[Anonymous]

Single digit acceptance colleges are iffy for everyone. Why would you assume your kid would get in... even if these two kids did not exist at your school. This seems like a troll post. Apply to more colleges.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Its not rigging if OP does it.

I’m not rich so no donations.

You’re not rich, but your child goes to private school?

What’s the threshold to qualify as rich in your mind?

[Anonymous]

Life is rigged.

Deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD is applying to a single digit selective college.
In her school there are two boys who are also applying, both from very wealthy families. One is legacy and heavily donates, another donates seven digit donations.

My kid has no chance.

How is this “rigged”? These families have more to offer to help the school succeed. Do you cry “rigged” too if taller, faster kids get picked over your kids for basketball?

It’s your fault to not choose strategically. There are many great schools out there, you insist on choosing the one where your family has a lower competitive advantage. That’s on you.

[Anonymous]

I understand why you don't think it is fair but it is a known part of the system, these are private institutions and as such they can prioritize rewarding legacies and donors, as well as athletes, FGLI students and kids from rural states etc. Since your DD is aware of the competition from her peers she could decide to focus on a different single digit school and apply ED.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD is applying to a single digit selective college.
In her school there are two boys who are also applying, both from very wealthy families. One is legacy and heavily donates, another donates seven digit donations.

My kid has no chance.

At least you know this - some people have no idea and find out too late. So, why not encourage your kid to apply early to a different college? My experience having been through this with 2 kids is that there are many great colleges in the U.S. and your kid can thrive at more than one place.

[Anonymous]

Pick somewhere else.

[Anonymous]

I’m glad you finally realize this.