How normal is it for parents to set up non profits, research, etc for kids to get into college?

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07/02/2025 08:09

Subject: How normal is it for parents to set up non profits, research, etc for kids to get into college?

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Anonymous

My husband is an ISEF judge and they have specific methods for screening out kids who didn't do their own research. It does happen a bit, but they anticipate it and screen for it.

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07/02/2025 08:46

Subject: Re:How normal is it for parents to set up non profits, research, etc for kids to get into college?

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Anonymous

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Anonymous wrote:It may or may not be common, but it is definitely abnormal.

and immoral. However the U.S. isn't really a bastion of morality now is it?

LOL

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07/02/2025 09:06

Subject: How normal is it for parents to set up non profits, research, etc for kids to get into college?

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Anonymous

Anonymous wrote:My husband is an ISEF judge and they have specific methods for screening out kids who didn't do their own research. It does happen a bit, but they anticipate it and screen for it.

You can coach smart kids around the judging. They just have to become experts on their project.