<p>not a cynic. really don’t care that much, but enjoy the banter.
don’t think I’ll ever have more than 50 posts here.
just enjoy life, parties, girls
life is short - enjoy it!<br>
Don’t have time (or the desire) to dissect posts like you did above.
I will not dissect your post.
You do not respond to my comment that you incorrectly claimed I said something about poor grades being discounted by a hook. So at least we can agree on that point.
Regardless, I understand your comments.
I did not say it is impossible to get into any schools.
I did not say all hooks are legacy based. Certainly, outstanding athlete, and “decent” grades/scores will probably trump most any connection.
But you and I can agree to disagree on the importance of generous alumni.
Great schools do not stay great with tuition dollars. It’s major giving from alum, etc that truly advance a school on every level.
If you believe that the 2300 4.0 kid has a better shot than the 2100 3.5 kid whose family has been significant contributors for many years, then we can disagree and that’s cool.
In fact, I would say that it’s not even close. The 2100 3.5 whose family has given something along the lines of say serious money every year for several years will get in all day long most anywhere. But you won’t find that kid here. He/she does not need to exercise his chances versus others. He/she does not need to stroke their ego or vicariously inflate their potential by looking at how other people have scored.
Tomorrow’s leaders may be great admits, but many of them may not be that generous.
A generous alum, whether a leader or not, has shown that he is willing to give. No substitute for actual experience; and his / her children are also likely to be generous.
Not talking about the $500 a year giving alum here; instead the much more substantial type.
Maybe the percentage of alum admits is exactly correct.
Anyway, this is my opinion.
p.s. don’t be a cynic - go with the flow - live for the moment
I wish you good luck. (I just finished my last application. Applied to a bunch of schools in or around Boston. - will take the best one I can get. Don’t want to leave the state - too many hot ladies around this town!!!</p>