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Re:Harvard Quietly Amasses California Vineyards and the Wate... by jessriedel on Tuesday December 11, 2018 @04:46PM (#18659229)
Not just legacy-aware, they grant admission in exchange for large donations.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2018/10/18/day-three-harv...

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Re:Harvard Quietly Amasses California Vineyards and the Wate... by joejerryronnie on Tuesday December 11, 2018 @10:11PM (#18661072)
It’s amazing how a donated building can help the “need blind” admission officers see the light.
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Re:Harvard Quietly Amasses California Vineyards and the Wate... by whitexn--g28h on Wednesday December 12, 2018 @09:07AM (#18663974)
In this specific case of making a donation large enough to build classroom space / hire professors , the person is increasing the teaching capacity of the school by more than 1, allowing them to attend in exchange helps everyone.
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Re:Harvard Quietly Amasses California Vineyards and the Wate... by jessriedel on Wednesday December 12, 2018 @11:03AM (#18664987)
Harvard's undergraduate size is absolutely not limited by funding.
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