what I have never understood is why not just make a
by kdh325 (2024-04-19 12:16:03)

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donation of 500 grand to the school, have a wing of a building named after you, write it off on taxes, and then politely ask if the school would admit your child, who may have marginal credentials. I bet the institution of higher learning would possibly turn a blind eye.

Because that strategy isn't guaranteed to work.
by domer4  (2024-04-19 12:22:33)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

And you need way more than $500,000. At least a few million, and even then that might not work.

Read the story about Varsity Blues - the "leader" of this - Rick Singer - was a genius. He knew that the football and basketball coach wouldn't be influenced (could not be bought) by a few hundred thousand dollars - but a tennis or crew coach would.

He also knew that a few hundred thousand to just the university advancement office was no quarantee. But his strategy was a guarantee - get the olympic sport coach (who needs money for himself or his program) to put down the name on the list of recruits for this year - and bingo - nearly 100% chance of acceptance.