Changes of my son (Legacy)

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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<p>My wife attended W&M and graduated making my son "Legacy".</p>

<p>My son's visited, toured interviewed and applied early to W&M -- he loved it.
We are out of state.</p>

<p>We're talking about a kid who pushed himself all through HS (AP's and Honors)
Not the straight A / B student that W&M is known for attracting, but a hard
worker, and very well balanced in his EC's and workload.</p>

<p>His GPA falls somewhat below the normal accepted range (2.9 / 3.0).
His SAT's are in the range of acceptance.
His EC's are very, very good. Marching Band, Jazz Band. Clubs etc.
Athlete (Baseball / Football).</p>

<p>We're talking about an above average student that alone probably would not
apply to the school, but since his Mom is Legacy and he liked it, we said "why not reach?"</p>

<p>My question: How much does legacy play into the acceptance of an applicant?</p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>I think your son's GPA is indicative that he would have a hard time cutting it at William and Mary. Something to think about. William and Mary does not seem like it would be a good academic fit for him.</p>

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<p>Legacy status helps somewhat - for an out-of-stater it equalizes with in-staters. However, his GPA will be a negative for him. He probably needs some sort of big hook that might counterbalance the GPA. </p>

<p>Good luck (from a W&M alum and current W&M dad)</p>

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<p>I don't think hes got a chance, his gpa is too low =/</p>

<p>just my opinion</p>