Taun Toay and his Bard College admissions staff are unmoved when they see a heavy hitter’s recommendation letter for a lackluster applicant.The letter could come from a diplomat, a celebrity or a noted politician, said Toay, Bard's vice president for enrollment. But it doesn’t sway the elite Annandale-On-Hudson liberal arts college, which evaluates applicants' full credentials.Local college administrators said this week's admissions scandal is unsurprising, given [...]