<p>It’s always good to go to the source.
[Duke</a> University Admissions: Ask a Question](<a href=“http://www.admissions.duke.edu/faq/indexb571.html?iQuestionID=518%20&iCategoryID=1]Duke”>http://www.admissions.duke.edu/faq/indexb571.html?iQuestionID=518%20&iCategoryID=1)
"What is a legacy student? Does Duke consider legacy in the application process?</p>
<p>A legacy student is an applicant who has grandparents, parents, or siblings who have attended or are attending Duke. Duke does take legacy status into consideration when evaluating applications, but it will not make or break any individual application."</p>
<p>Aside from that, RedSeven nailed it. Good luck.</p>