How does legacy factor into admissions?
A. Colleges are keenly aware that alumni are responsible for donations and for setting up endowments. Colleges also want to see family traditions continue. At some universities, legacy means that a parent attended the undergraduate college while at others, an applicant is considered legacy if a father, mother, sibling, aunt, uncle, or grandparent attended. At some colleges a candidate is also viewed as legacy if a parent or other relative attended the graduate school. Answers to questions in regard to what is considered legacy at a particular college can best be answered by admissions counselors at that college. While legacy is certainly a factor in the admission decision, and it definitely does have its perks, it will never replace the importance of academic credentials. That’s not to say if mommy or daddy were to offer to pay for a new library if their daughter was accepted, that the college would reject Suzie if her SAT’s were 200 points below their mean. At some colleges, legacy ap
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