<p>I am confused. I have been told by my college counselor that I should definitely not submit any scholarly articles to any publications for pay or donation. I have been advised against doing so, especially when that organization asks for donations. She describes this as a conflict of interest. The Concord Review asks for money to read a paper, asks for donations while your paper is being considered, and a fee to give feedback. I am confused. Thanks.</p>
<p>What’s so confusing? By your paying them to review and possibly publish your articles, they are SELLING you a service, not reviewing objectively your actual abilty. Thus the possible conflict. The underlying idea might be sound but the business model of requiring a $40 subscription from HS students hampers them.</p>
<p>That makes sense, which is why my counselor advised against submitting to them.</p>
<p>I understand the fee but not asking for a donation while reviewing my work. That seems like the conflict of interest part.</p>
<p>Publications that ask for money while your child’s work is being reviewed for inclusion in a “prestigious” journal is not ethical and shouldn’t be allowed. There needs to be a watchdog group protecting students who submit their written work to journals. </p>
<p>The owner/publisher of this journal talks about money, subscriptions and donations, and this crosses the line when your child’s work is being reviewed for publication. </p>