How much money would you have to donate to get into an ivy league school?

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<p>Ask dubya or his father. Even if any of them does answer, don't even try.</p>

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<p>If you need to ask, then you can't afford it.</p>

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<p>LOLOLOL!!!! I second that T26E4!</p>

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<p>I have enough to donate $2. No more than that. i'm pretty poor. I wouldn't even pay a single dollar, though.</p>

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<p>One man's opinion on this topic ... I must say I'm rather skeptical:
College</a> Admission Guide College Search Advice: How Much Does It Cost To Buy Admission?</p>

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If you need to ask, then you can't afford it.

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<p>Exactly. I know a few people who have done this, and average donation runs well into 7 figures. Probably around $5 million.</p>

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<p>just become the president's son.</p>

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<p>I donated $65 (application fee) and it worked just fine...!</p>

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<p>Here's a serious answer to this question, in case there are any millionaires looking for advice: talk to the school's development office before you actually give the money.</p>

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<p>wow...
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<p>i wish i were rich</p>

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<p>According to the former admissions counselors at Ivies I have spoken to, it basically has to be $5+ million to be a guaranteed admit, and the student has to be pretty smart, too. And they have to be certain that there's more of where the money came from.</p>

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<p>Don't take this the wrong way...but do you not have any self respect?</p>

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<p>Basically
1) be a son/daughter of an important politician
2) donate a library or major building to the college</p>

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<p>"Don't take this the wrong way...but do you not have any self respect?"</p>

<p>If admission is for sale, buying it is no worse than buying any other luxury item.</p>

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<p>I dont know about ivys, but my friend got into UVA with a gpa of 2.9 and $200,000.</p>

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<p>I heard you can pay the $60 something dollar application fee to get into a ivy. Or is that just a rumor</p>

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I dont know about ivys, but my friend got into UVA with a gpa of 2.9 and $200,000.

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<p>That's not too bad. I assume they had legacy, because I have a feeling it would be higher with no legacy.</p>

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<p>AZ - not if you're the OP, by the sound of it.</p>

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<p>ahh thanks for clearing it up Bronx =)</p>

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<p>$234091840890214757</p>

<p>that's the exact amount that will get you into harvard, i know.</p>