People often forget that most colleges admit most applicants, but it's notoriously the case that at certain institutions the admissions process has grown crazily competitive. Resume-building now begins in kindergarten.
Affluent parents are in a position to provide a rich learning environment for their children, exposing them to books and expensive cultural experiences, like international trips; then they may send them to private schools or get them tutors over the vacations.
Your daughter's concern about fairness is valid. Utilizing college-consultant services may give an unfair advantage to those who can afford them.
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