Truth about college admissions that hard-working parents don't know about

📉 “We thought we were doing everything right. Straight A’s. Great test scores. What happened?”

Thousands of successful immigrant families, especially those thriving in American corporate life, assume that U.S. college admissions will reward hard work, logic, and academic achievement. But many discover—too late—that the system plays by very different rules.

In this video, we explain:

Why U.S. undergraduate admissions is the only place in American life where meritocracy breaks down

How legacy status, race, recruitment, and hidden priorities shape decisions at elite colleges

Why average SAT score ranges are dangerously misleading for many families

What high-achieving students need beyond grades to stand out in 2025

Why 9th grade—not 12th—is the real starting line for competitive college prep

Whether you're new to this system or just realizing what your child is up against, this video offers the clarity and urgency needed to course-correct before it’s too late.

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