ECs, GPA, etc for schools like Upenn, UMich, and Boston College

[ucbalumnus]

Penn does explicitly state that legacy preference is stronger for early decision applicants.

http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/apply/freshman-admission/early-and-regular-decision

@University of Pennsylvania

An applicant’s affiliation with Penn, either by being children or grandchildren of alumni, is given the most consideration through Early Decision.