Can you buy your way into college?

Question

As above! Is it an option?

Thx!

Answer 1

How do you mean buy your way in?

Pay the principal or administrator to give you a place? Sure, if you can find a dodgey one.

You can pay to go to college as well ;)

But it is free if you're under 18, dependent on which college you go to (private or public).

Are you worried you're going to get bad results?

There are other options, talk to the college

They can come up witha  plan of action, may mean re-taking some courses (GCSE's or AS Levels, depending what stage you're at).

Answer 2

Yes, and colleges are not shy about admitting it. The term is development candidate. This is a candidate whose family has given, or is negotiating giving a large amount of money. The amount necessary depends on the school, but think millions.

One interesting case is that of Ralph Lauren's daughter and Duke. Ralph played the development department at the U who anticipated a major gift. They let his daughter in but when last reported he had donated a mere half million dollars. Duke will require the money up front in the future!

Answer 3

No but your Daddy can... hehehe

Answer 4

What do you think George Bush did?

Answer 5

Offer to build them a new library or gymnasium, you'll be in like a shot.

Answer 6

if u kno tha right ppl

Answer 7

I know a bloke who bought his way through college and all the way to the US Presidency!

Answer 8

Those of us who work in higher education do hear about those special cases who manage to get into college because their parents made a big donation to the school or they are related to somebody with political power. It is rare, but it does happen. This is probably more likely to occur at private colleges which rely more heavily on donations to stay afloat. That's not to say it isn't possible for public schools to admit somebody who is less than qualified, just far less likely.  

Answer 9

You have options.  A high GPA and numerous activities and volunteer work quite impress colleges.  That sets the stage for scholarships.

If you are young and live on your own, apply for a Pell Grant.

If you are young, single, and can manage to have a child out of wedlock, the federal government will take care of you hook, line, and sinker.

If you are trying to buy your way in because of inability to get in due to grades, etc., a college is a business.  Most don't turn down money.