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^ I’m not aware of that well known fact actually. But I was referring to “paying yourself through” in the way that some parents–grandparents–and even far back in the generation, help fund for an institution by donation. In exchange, these ppl assume they have some added advantage over the rest. Now all this has been discussed in the ivy league forum, so I’m sure you can just search for it. I’m not oblivious that this doesn’t occur…and I’m not stupid to think otherwise. Now whether this works out for them or not…who knows. For all I know, financial need does not affect you at some unis. However, I just don’t see why you are draggin in this financial need thing into the talk when the OP is asking for International Olympiads.</p>