Wealthy students will have a better acceptance rate in 2010
In response to the US News article on January 15, 2010, it is sad, but true, that students who can afford to pay for college will have better acceptance rates in 2010. While colleges are a non-profit, they are still a business and have bills to pay. While it is unfortunate for students who have financial need, it makes sense to seek out qualified candidates that can pay, especially when there is a huge candidate pool of qualified wealthy students. In response to a previous comment regarding how a college could know...Unfortunately, college applications are full of questions that reveal things about a student that parents don't even realize. The biggest indicator is the glaring question of "will you be applying for financial aid". This tells a lot about an applicant. Also, every school submits their profile when they submit a student's transcript. This too allows admissions officers to see where a student is from. Attending a wealthy school, regardless of your