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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That actually seems like a nice organization. Niche, not trying to be just another rubber stamp charity in an overcrowded market. It’s not saving the world, but it’s doing a nice thing for kids who can’t afford water-related equipment otherwise. I hope they stick with it even after they get into Harvard. [/quote]

They donated it to poor kids in Baltimore. That's fine but do you really think kids in Baltimore are competing in tech suits? Most of them don't even have access to a decent pool or know how to swim. A better idea would be to organize volunteers and give swim lessons to poor kids. Easier to collect expensive items and get corporate sponsors through mom and dad. [/quote] Your last sentence explains why organizing volunteers isn't a good idea. Think I'm temrs of the marginal college admissions value to effort ratio and it's an excellent approach.[/quote]

Sorry, I meant a better idea for the actual recipients but I agree that the elite colleges want big vs meaningful. [/quote]

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