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[quote=Anonymous]For context on how much MORE unfair admissions was in the past, here is JFK's essay detailing why he wanted to go to Harvard. It was so compelling to the admissions office that it compensated for his 1190 SAT score...

"The reasons that I have for wishing to go to Harvard are several. I feel that Harvard can give me a better background and a better liberal education than any other university. I have always wanted to go there, as I have felt that it is not just another college, but is a university with something definite to offer. Then too, I would like to go to the same college as my father. To be a “Harvard man” is an enviable distinction, and one that I sincerely hope I shall attain."

April 23, 1935
John F. Kennedy

[quote=Anonymous][quote=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.[/quote]

I am very sorry to break it to you, but nothing about college admissions is fair. And it never was fair. The way it is unfair changes a bit over the decades. [/quote][/quote]

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