Though the matter has been fiercely debated, the American education system is generally believed to be one of the best in the world. Students from around the globe come to study here, and sometimes to stay. Every major university has a significant contingent of interesting students from other countries, enriching the learning environment for all. Competition to get into American colleges and universities was, and still is, stiff.

It is beyond debate that students from wealthy families have an advantage when it comes to college admissions. At the most obvious level, those families can afford the high price of an American education. More than that, students from wealthy families generally have educational advantages as they grow up. They are the ones who attend rigorous private or public schools that are well-funded. They are also the ones who, if necessary, have private tutors, take special classes to prepare for tests, are given music and art lessons, attend special athletic camps and enjoy family trips to all parts of the world. They are truly privileged and, if at all qualified, are admitted to colleges and universities that can further their career goals.

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