Some college admissions consultants charge between $2,000 and $10,000 for a comprehensive package. Others charge more than $75,000, depending on the type of service.
Despite a national college admissions scandal, there are still plenty of wealthy parents who get their kids into school the old-fashioned way — by spending lots of money legally. The USC campus in Los Angeles is shown after the announcement of"Operation Varsity Blues." )
High GPAs and SAT scores hold a lot of weight, of course, but so do a myriad of other factors that have nothing to do with academic ability, such as being a recruited athlete, or the child of an alumnus or donor. Most consultants charge between $2,000 and $10,000 for a comprehensive package, according to the association. Some charge more than $75,000, depending on the type of service.
. It’s theorized that teachers are more likely to give students high marks in these high-pressure environments due to the stress placed on college admissions, Del Pilar said. Prevailing admissions practice, Reeves said, “favors those with time and money and knowledge to make those campus visits.” Depending on the university, legacy admissions can make up 10 percent to 25 percent of the student body, Golden said.
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