Hi, one of my classmates said she was going to embellish the details of a Non-profit that she founded. She was practically bragging about lying about the number of ppl in her organization (15 when irl its like 5) and the amount of money she raised in the last year ($12,000 when it’s actually <$1,000). I’m so pissed right now . It’s like she thinks she can outsmart the admissions office. I know that she’s applying to Penn (possibly Columbia), since that’s her dream school. What are the chances the admission officers find out? Aren’t these details easily verifiable? Please tell me yes.
One, don’t fret. Mind your own application.
Two. admins aren’t idiots. They can look up her “organization” and catch her lies.
Know what it takes to get into Penn or Columbia?
Most kids don’t. Those who elaborate usually burn their own bridges.
It’s not some non profit or $x raised.
@lookingforward Thanks for replying, but what does “Those who elaborate usually burn their own bridges”
mean? And saying you founded a successful non profit is pretty impressive, no?
The difference between a $1,000 nonprofit and a $12,000 nonprofit is parents willing to write out a $11,000 check. This is not going to make a difference with admissions. If admissions is curious they’ll google her organization. If nothing of note comes up they’ll know the nonprofit has accomplished…nothing of note.
This is extremely unlikely to tip the scales.
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