Illicit means of applying to college from Korea..

Applying to College
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<p>Here is an interesting/shocking article from the English language Korea Times newspaper:</p>

<p>[Exclusive</a>] Ghostwriters Thrive for US University Applicants <img src="/www/news/images/ic_korean.gif"></p>

<p>The Korea Times is usually jingoistically biased, shoddy journalism but I was surprised to see this piece that exposes a problem in Korea. </p>

<p>Sparknotes version: Some high schoolers in Korea hire consultants that make art portfolios for them, get into art school at a prestigious American university, then transfer to a more desirable program.</p>

<p>As a Korean national living in the States, I'm ashamed that this happens but I'm not that surprised--parents and kids do anything to get into top schools.</p>

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<p>“parents and kids do anything to get into top schools.” For kids who cheat to get accepted, they are either
a) Pushed by their parents.
b) Not good enough to get in honestly.
c) Stupid.
d) All of the above.</p>

<p>Go ahead, let them all cheat. what happens once they enter the workforce? Modify their resume? Sabotage their coworkers? Maybe something illegal that will land them in jail. This applies to everyone, not just Koreans.</p>

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<p>Gah, the things people do…:/</p>

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<p>They usually advance to the pointy-haired boss level.</p>

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<p>that website has a virus for some reason, according to IE and Firefox</p>