I just learned that Donald Trump had graduated from Wharton, U-Penn. ("Trump graduated from Wharton in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in economics." - wiki). All three of his children are U-Penn graduates. (Two other children are still too young for college).
By comparison, U-Penn had not admitted a single student for the last year from our STEM magnet school. Students with perfect ACT/GPA/EC etc. Really bright students. Not a single one was admitted.
From U-Penn web site:
"We look for students who aspire to develop and refine their talents and abilities within Penn’s liberal arts-based, practical, and interdisciplinary learning environment. Our ideal candidates are inspired to emulate our founder Benjamin Franklin by applying their knowledge in “service to society” to our community, the city of Philadelphia, and the wider world. To best understand prospective students’ paths through Penn, we approach applications holistically and with great care."
What a power of holistic approach! What a great example for future generations!
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