Reminds me of that quote that says hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work although in Graces case, its not even talent just being rich..
In regards to the pre uni thing, Grace doesn't want to be transparent its all smoke and mirrors, with her businesses and her upbringing any normal person in her position would recognise that has an advantage and probably display it, also probably be proud to have that opportunity. Grace instead just wants to play it off to suit her agenda and narrative of rags to riches
also sorry I'm from Aus so I might be biased I don't really understand pre uni but it sounds like a big deal over here hahahaha