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The single biggest reason these schools accepted these kids was that they came from wealthy families that were willing to pay the full cost -- no financial aid and no scholarships -- to attend. That's it.

Look at that one moron actress who paid half a million dollars ... just so she could then spend almost $300,000 in tuition and fees to send her daughter to USC.

The only "scandal" is that there really are people as dumb as this.

Look at that one moron actress who paid half a million dollars ... just so she could then spend almost $300,000 in tuition and fees to send her daughter to USC.

I think most people just can't comprehend how rich these people are. A million dollars per kid, even per year, is nothing to them. The only question they would ask themselves before handing out this money is whether to sign the check with the blue pen or the black pen. Otherwise, it is no more a consideration than perhaps you or I would make if we were deciding on buying a pair of jeans.

It is also why most people can't understand how these elites can be so out of touch with the rest of the country - the middle class, the lower class, heck, even the upper-middle class. We are all so far beneath them in wealth and influence that we might as well not be considered in the same country.

The single biggest reason these schools accepted these kids was that they came from wealthy families that were willing to pay the full cost — no financial aid and no scholarships — to attend. That’s it.

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You are expressing opinion stated as fact...

If you have had student athletes, you might have a different opinion...I have had student athletes.

Fact: Schools have slots for student athletes. Unless athlete is a walk-on, Division 1 schools offer scholarships. The athletes don’t pay full tuition. See chart: http://www.scholarshipstats.com/rowing.html

Fact: 2 students were denied slot on Crew - or regular admission. For them that is a scandal.

Fact: Parents colluded—sent photo-shopped pics of girls rowing?!?! Parents deducted the bribe off their taxes as charitable contribution?!?!

My opinion?

It was not about the money to the school.

The school admissions office likely just approved the list from the Crew Coach...Coach who was bribed and colluded with the parents and the Key firm. That is the true scandal...And it is a huge one.

The parents were not “dumb.” Their daughters were not smart enough to attend USC, and so parents seeking status symbol for themselves wanted daughters attending status school. And they tried to use bribe as tax deduction...criminal and clever...