1.0link231104<![CDATA['Magnitude' Of University Of Illinois Clout Program 'Shocks Me': Admissions Expert]]>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/13/magnitude-of-university-o_n_231104.htmlTwo college admissions experts who testified before the special commission this morning expressed surprise at the university's elaborate clouting system.
They acknowledged that all colleges and universities receive inquiries from powerful donors and trustees, but they said they knew of none which gave requests such special care and consideration.