<p>It’s important to realize that top college admissions aren’t based on who’ll benefit the most by being there, but who’ll contribute the most to the college by being there or by having been there. This could be by being a star athlete, standout in academics or extracurriculars or by being an alum who is a big contributor to their community or field of employment. Of course students whose contributions are that their parents give big bucks to support the college also are appreciated for their “contributions.”</p>