How much preference does Harvard give to legacies?

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<p>My mother went to Harvard and she wants me to apply there. I feel that having a legacy gives me a small chance, but how much does that matter?</p>

2

<p>Does your mom donate to Harvard?</p>

3

<p>^ only if she donates.</p>

4

<p>[Legacy</a> Admit Rate at 30 Percent | News | The Harvard Crimson](<a href=“http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2011/5/11/admissions-fitzsimmons-legacy-legacies/]Legacy”>Legacy Admit Rate at 30 Percent | News | The Harvard Crimson)</p>

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<p>Legacy is a big leg up.</p>

6

<p>You have almost 5 times as much chance as a regular applicant if you measure up as an applicant and are legacy.</p>