Plus, why should a kid lose joy or proudness if that’s the word. She worked hard.
Really the only question here is - what if the student doesn’t get in, is there a financial risk?
If they want the sweat shirt now instead of the next four years, great.
If she can wait a week or month or six, then great too.
Showing up with a - and I don’t know the school - a Williams or Willamette sweatshirt, then great for her.
Nope, not everyone has the same opportunities - maybe because of grades or maybe because of money - but that’s the life we live.