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Re:Top colleges should select randomly from a pool of ‘good ... by chillacy on Monday August 24, 2020 @05:28PM (#24265735)
Sometimes maybe. Other times you have this story https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-16/qatar-pr...

Ultimately it reinforces a culture where influence can be passed to children.

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Re:Top colleges should select randomly from a pool of ‘good ... by dr_dshiv on Tuesday August 25, 2020 @02:03AM (#24268480)
What? That story had nothing to do with legacy. Legacy isn't about ultra rich people. It's about being able to send your kids to the same school you went to.
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