Wealthy Families Rethink College Applications as Flaunting Privilege Backfires

Affluent families are increasingly hiding signs of wealth on college applications, as admissions officers view ostentatious displays as a liability rather than an asset. A $300,000 private jet tour and expensive summer programs are losing their appeal in an era of quiet luxury.

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