The internal study said that few of the 330 special admissions had been graduated.

"What you see is that most student athletes are being admitted on a basis other than special admissions," he said.

Asking a special admission for big shows is nothing new for the Modern.

No special admission is required to visit the rooms.

He also ended all special admissions for athletes, hoping to improve the school's academic reputation.

They could immediately stop the "legacy" program that gives special admission consideration to the children of alumni.

For the last two decades Midwood has been a "special admissions" or magnet school.

Special admission for dinosaur exhibition: $5; $3 for children and the elderly.

Whether the masses were able to file past the exhibition at a suitably annoying pace, and, of course, by special admission, is an open question.

Special admission for "Unseen Treasures," $10; $8.50, students, the elderly and groups of 10 or more; $6, children under 12.