I remember the media in America did an interview on a guy who waited and waited to get into Yale, he had great scores but only afterwards did he find out that some important person's son beat him to it. Guess who
Not sure what happened to him after that incident, but he took it all in good spirits.
EDIT - Since this is somewhat of a Bush bashing thread. I can't help but not recall a certain episode from Micheal Moore's
The Awful Truth in which he tried to confront the then Presidential candidate whilst he was holding a press conference. In true Micheal Moore style, he didn't have a press pass and waltzed into the conference however security swooped on him and as he was being led out. Bush childlessly added
"Why don't you get a real job!". So Mr Moore doggedly went home and asked his dad if he had any oil companies that he could be boss of. Just like Bush junior and senior.
In reference to your question, I prefer getting things done myself. Self satisfaction is an amazing thing
If that means taking the 20 points then so be it. I fail to see how that system could be abused.