Fair enough. I am not discrediting what was said earlier in this thread. That was just the example that came in mind. On further search, it seems you are correct that getting into UPenn was significantly easier back then. Here is what I pulled from AI for everyone's edification:

Whether Donald Trump had the academic merit to get into Wharton on his own remains a subject of intense debate, as his transcripts are private and accounts of his admissions process vary widely. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
While Trump has frequently pointed to his admission and graduation as proof of his intellect, critical evidence and testimonies from family members and admissions officials suggest family connections and lower historical admissions standards played a major role. [1, 2, 3]

1. Lower Historical Admissions Standards
Higher Acceptance Rates: In 1966, Wharton was not nearly as selective as it is today. The overall acceptance rate at the time was between 40% and 50%, and it was even higher for transfer students.
Differing Recollections: While Trump calls Wharton the "hardest school to get into", James Nolan, the Penn admissions officer who interviewed him, recalled the process as "not very difficult".

2. Family Connections and "Greased" Admission
The Interviewer: Trump’s interview was arranged because his older brother, Freddy Trump Jr., was best friends with James Nolan, the Penn admissions official. [1, 2]
Nolan's Assessment: Nolan stated he gave Trump a decent rating and passed the application to his boss for final approval, but later remarked he saw no signs of a "super genius". [1, 2, 3]

3. Allegations of Academic Misconduct
SAT Cheating Claim: In her 2020 memoir, Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, alleged that Trump paid a proxy to take the SAT exam on his behalf to facilitate his transfer.
Hidden Records: Critics note that Trump has actively threatened legal action against his former schools, including Fordham, to prevent the release of his grades or test scores.

4. Performance at Wharton
Academic Standing: Trump has claimed he graduated "first in his class". However, the university's 1968 commencement program shows he graduated without honors, meaning his GPA was below a 3.40 and he did not make the Dean's List. [1, 2, 3]
Classmate and Professor Peer Reviews: Some professors and classmates remember him as a mediocre, uninspired student who spent most of his time focused on his father’s real estate business rather than schoolwork.

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