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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is so amusing how parents say they are using pull just to get into schools they are equally qualified for anyway.

If you had faith your kid could get their on their own merits, you would not feel the need to put your thumb on the scale.

Remember that gaining admission includes MORE than academic stats, such as an interview, EC's, teacher recommendations.  Perhaps in your heart you realize that your kid is not as special as you had hoped for, and therefore, you need to research how one greases the skids.

Poor kid. I hope he or she does not pick up on the fact that you think the things they can attain on their own would not be good enough.
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You are right, there are other factors at play.  There are athletes who are not as strong academically who will get in over kids who will perform better academically at the college level than the athlete.  There are kids whose parents went to the school and donate money to the school who will get preferential treatment.  I teach my kids that being qualified is only one component of being successful in life.  You need to be able to connect with people, build relationships, and seek out resources you can utilize in accomplishing your goals.  I feel sorry for the poor kids who think life is a strict meritocracy.  They are in for a rude awakening.[/quote]

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