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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Exactly, and I'll echo that they absolutely speak with the consultants. There is an implicit "deal" where the consultants to not promote unqualified students and in exchange, seem to have a bit of sway when they actually recommend someone. [/quote]

It’s pay to play and money talks. That’s how private works.

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Yes, but applicant has to be qualified. The consultant will be able to assess which school is a better fit first. [/quote]

No, the applicant has to be able to afford the consultant. Then the consultant does the assessment and recommends schools. Money first and if you don’t have it, your qualifications won’t matter.

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Does it increase the chances of your child getting in? Having a consultant I mean?[/quote]

As mentioned above, I think the best way to look at it is that a consultant will not help your unqualified kid get into a school that they would not have otherwise. However, a consultant with relationships in admissions can help your otherwise qualified applicant at least be seen versus other qualified kids. Take that for what it’s worth. [/quote]

So you are saying that, between two equally qualified applicants, the one with money to hire a consultant will be favored by admissions offices. It follows an applicant who cannot hire a consultant has to be better qualified to get the same consideration. I can see why wealthy parents would be fine with this arrangement - rich kids don’t have to be as qualified - but one would think the admissions offices would be more sensitive to the inequity. [/quote]

Yes it sounds like that is what she's saying. It also sounds accurate, alas. [/quote]

It’s not accurate, nor will any admissions officer claim that their contacts will give you an edge. Have you used a consultant? We have.[/quote]

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