<p>My mom went to Bucknell. Will this help me at all during admissions? I know some schools do everything they can to get legacies. Is Bucknell one of them?</p>
<p>Yes. Although I do not think they ask on the application any more, you can definitely get the info conveyed.</p>
<p>My oldest child (legacy and accepted) was asked about legacy on the application. </p>
<p>My youngest child applied and was not asked. However, she mentioned it in one of her essays. She actually is a third generation and certainly was going to let that be known as well. </p>
<p>She was accepted and is now senior.</p>
<p>Ray</p>
<p>Okay thanks! Is there a way to list yourself as a legacy on the Common App without putting it in your essay?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t want to really write an essay specific to Bucknell and exclude other places to hurt my chances.</p>
<p>I do not think she mentioned it in a common app essay. She mentioned it in some Bucknell essay.</p>
<p>You definitely want to let them know you’re a legacy. Your parent or whomever can complete a form on the BU website about you. I was told this spring that the legacy admission rate is 50%, so it gives you some boost but you are not a shoo-in!</p>