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A comment on Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh end use of legacy status in admissions. Parent comment

Re:Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh end use of lega... by dotancohen on Wednesday July 19, 2023 @12:36PM (#36789208)
That is exactly my motivation to become wealthy. I don't need a nice number with lots of zeros. I need to secure my children's future, including their prospects for higher education.

I see no problem with those who have amassed significant resources, being afforded use of those resources to their childrens' advantage.

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Re:Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh end use of lega... by abirch on Wednesday July 19, 2023 @01:10PM (#36789799)
I'm not disagreeing with you and I'm actively doing the same; however, I wouldn't say that our children gaining advantages would be considered "Merit-Based"
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