<p>I’m sure schools run their databases through a wealth indicator like this<a href=“https://www.blackbaud.com/bb/wealthpointforre.aspx[/URL]”>https://www.blackbaud.com/bb/wealthpointforre.aspx</a>. I wouldn’t see why they wouldn’t run their applicant parents through it too, but I would think a family would have to score very high (an A rating) to gather much attention. It would lead to perhaps a discussion and follow up but not an outright admittance of an unqualified candidate-- that wouldn’t help anyone. To give you an idea of scale, Phillips Academy announced this fall they exceeded their goal in their most recent campaign, raising more than $300 million.</p>