Read it and weep: this is how rich kids get into the Ivy League

[Anonymous]

So, why are people striving to get into these schools when those are the kinds of people you'd be learning with? I don't get the appeal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, why are people striving to get into these schools when those are the kinds of people you'd be learning with? I don't get the appeal.

Most of the students are nothing like this. They are smart, hardworking, etc, but enjoy the frisson of occasionally crossing paths with a Saudi prince or some famous billionaire’s kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"Ivy Mom". Just vomit.

As you do regularly after meals. Choke on it tonight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, why are people striving to get into these schools when those are the kinds of people you'd be learning with? I don't get the appeal.

Not sure whether this question is sour grapes and/or rhetorical. But assuming you are serious, the vast majority of kids at these schools have not used these services.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: One, when you meet her, will immediately start telling you how good she is at this and that and tabulate all of her achievements and experiences. She gives off a narcissistic vibe, but I think the sad reality is she's been coached so hard to be "good enough" that she has little sense of self-worth outside her accomplishments.

just ne example, not all kids going through it end up boasting about their made up resumes, but yeah coached too hard to display her accomplishments for interviews

[Anonymous]

I have two kids in "top 20" schools. And we did none of this.

We did do test prep, however, which was worthwhile.

But both kids are very self-motivated, very disciplined, and knew what they were interested in at a pretty early age. And their ECs reflect that. Did help one with some connections to get an internship, which are hard to get when you are 16. So there is that. Which led to another internship that I had nothing to do with. My other was interested in a field that could not be further removed from my world. I had absolutely nothing I could offer except weekend chauffeur.

I find it unbelievable that people are spending a million for this.

Absolutely take the $800,000 and invest at 18. They will likely being doing better than a MD at 40, particularly if they are self-motivated and ambitious.

College advisor is a very nice scam.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I have two kids in "top 20" schools. And we did none of this.

We did do test prep, however, which was worthwhile.

But both kids are very self-motivated, very disciplined, and knew what they were interested in at a pretty early age. And their ECs reflect that. Did help one with some connections to get an internship, which are hard to get when you are 16. So there is that. Which led to another internship that I had nothing to do with. My other was interested in a field that could not be further removed from my world. I had absolutely nothing I could offer except weekend chauffeur.

I find it unbelievable that people are spending a million for this.

Absolutely take the $800,000 and invest at 18. They will likely being doing better than a MD at 40, particularly if they are self-motivated and ambitious.

College advisor is a very nice scam.

Using your connections to get the internship is a big deal.

[Anonymous]

I never would have outsourced this work for my children. I worked with them to help them choose activities, frame essays, prep for tests. I know my kids better than anyone could. And they all ended up at top 10 schools without legacy. Don't waste your $$.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here’s what gets me:
$480k for the admissions counseling
$240k for private high school
$360k for the Ivy

$1m for the eight year process. How would that ever pay off? If you’ve got $1m, why not “go to public high school then a state flagship and I’ll put $800k in trust for you”?

In some social circles that $800k is baseline and means less than the Ivy+ degree. Anyone can inherit money (Paris Hilton, Kanye's children) but having Yale on your social resume is priceless

This. Most of these kids probably won’t even work after they graduate. It’s unlikely that they will contribute to society in any kind of meaningful way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Ivy Mom". Just vomit.

As you do regularly after meals. Choke on it tonight.

Wow. If this comment is from the original “Ivy Mom”…yikes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ivy Mom here. You can encourage your child to develop her talents and be interesting to colleges without paying a penny to someone like this. This is for very rich people who cannot be bothered with paying much attention to their children.

Another Ivy mom w/ 2 kids in at multiple Ivies. Middle class (not even UMC really) and didn't spend a dime. Also, this is a very small group of people.