<p>Just out of curiousity, how much of an advantage does it provide?</p>
<p>I'd be a 3rd generation.</p>
<p>Typically, a legacy boost only applies if you apply early. If you applied ED elsewhere, then its essentially zero advantage.</p>
<p>Alright, thanks. I'm not planning on applying, but my mom and grandmother wanted me to ask about it.</p>
<p>Hey, obviously late to the party here (I'm procrastinating on my Govy essay, wooo), but I did want to note that according to Sarah Damerville, the admissions officer who does tour guide training, legacy is a "tip factor." It is mostly considered for candidates the officer/committee is on the fence about. </p>
<p>According to all to my information, legacy IS considered both ED and RD. (It's still important during RD because students who are legacies are more likely to accept an offer of admission.)</p>
<p>A "legacy," as defined under Dean Fustenberg, is the son or daughter of a BA degree holder. (This may have changed under Dean Laskaris.) Applicants who have siblings who attended or are currently attending the College are not technically legacies, but the fact that they have siblings is noted as a similar tip factor. If we REALLY get down to it,having legacy is a slightly stronger tip factor than having a sibling, but both are minor factors to begin with.</p>
<p>Unless, of course, you're a Berry or a Byrne or a Wheelock or similar, but I doubt any of them are stressing about their applications :D</p>
<p>Community</a> Letter from President James Wright
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About 17 percent of the early admits are legacies - daughters and sons of Dartmouth alumni. The College generally admits such candidates at a significantly higher rate than non-legacy applicants. These are very talented students, many of whom knew from a young age that they wished to attend Dartmouth, and the intergenerational loyalty of alumni has, of course, long been a vital aspect of the Dartmouth culture.
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