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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another benefit of legacies: they know what they’re getting. People have inflated ideas of what Harvard is as an institution or what Harvard can do for them. Legacies know it’s a school. It’s not even the best school available for every kid or future. Legacies are satisfied with the product and the price they’re paying for it.[/quote]

This is true of private schools too. Legacies at St Albans know what they’re getting. They’re not disappointed that it’s not a utopia.[/quote]

It is not about utopia. I suppose this whole selection process promise some social ordering will be kept.  After all, the elite education isn't just for educating but for keeping up social orders.

On the practical side, even these hypocritical schools need some real meat, no?  I understand if the parents are super successful or have huge societal impact then it is possible their children will be high achievers. But what about a stayed at home parent who once went to Ivies? What do they bring to the table? Why do we have to assume their children are going to do great things?

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No but many parents sacrificing for private schools have unusually high expectations for them. Others don’t understand privates and think they’re promised things that they aren’t, like individualized learning or constant challenge.

Part of admissions is to find kids and families who “get” the schools. Legacies get them. They’re not expecting perfection or even asking questions like why is this better than public?[/quote]

hmm? It works for second-tier private schools. 
But for "big 3", Clearly, many many people think it is better that is why the admission rate is like 10%/ Do they need legacy to fill the spots? 
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Many people are or would be unhappy with the big 3. They may think it’s better than other options, but they think the schools should be more. This dissatisfaction also leads them to donate less. Some don’t even understand fundraising or the role or obligation beyond tuition. [/quote]

They should make it super clear to folks. 70% admits are rich people who can afford the schools, have some VIP status, and their kids might or might have inferior IQs and abilities. The rest are open slots for public competition up for grabs.  And if you get FA, thank to the rich people. Forget about social justice.  It is a social network opportunity , and it is a just a business model.  I hope at least they pay teachers more than the public schools. 
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Your numbers are way off. [/quote]

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