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Big money scam

A scam affecting some elite universities has revealed how far the rich will go to get their children in prestigious schools.

Apparently, those with money have been working with a so-called charity to phoney up student admission applications.

It is pretty basic. Parents can hire a company to get their kids in the school of their choice. This company has jimmied test scores, had surrogates take admissions tests, paid test proctors and bribed coaches.

The super wealthy, of course, do not need such scams. they can simply buy the school a building or make a large donation.

Those who are wealthy, bu...

 

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