How are applicants with alumni relatives or “legacies” handled in Vanderbilt’s admissions process?
Vanderbilt strives to honor family and legacy connections to the university whenever possible, and admissions officers are keenly aware of the powerful emotional connection that is often behind those applications. However, the admissions office has received no mandate from the university administration to grant preference to the children or siblings of Vanderbilt alumni. When a student’s record closely mirrors those of other students being offered admission, legacy status may be taken into consideration.
