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Fairness is not concomitant to a spare 2K$.

It opens doors for some people who wouldn't have been able to otherwise. But more importantly, I hope this type of cheating leads universities to change their selection processes so applicants don't have to play this second-guessing game.

I feel like the university staff are fools being deceived by this nonsense. That they actually give weigh to the application essay shows they're not making a fair decisions.

> But more importantly, I hope this type of cheating leads universities to change their selection processes so applicants don't have to play this second-guessing game.

Well-heeled parents who dote on their children, and who regard a college education as an absolute must, represent a formidable natural force to be reckoned with. They will always think of a way to see their children treated with favor. "I'm donating ¥100,000,000 for your library. Oh, by the way, have you met my son?"

> That they actually give weigh to the application essay shows they're not making a fair decisions.

"give weigh"?

Everyone makes typos. Give it a rest.

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