<p>If someone was at a slight reach at a school like Stanford, would a legacy bring the person to a match?</p>
<p>How much better is it to have a legacy?</p>
<p>Btw, my sister went to Stanford. Is that almost as good as a legacy?</p>
<p>That is not a legacy, no.</p>
<p>But it's still an alumnae connection in the family.</p>
<p>I know it's not a legacy, but how good is it in comparison?</p>
<p>Suppose my dad got a PHD at UCLA, does that count as legacy?</p>
<p>I took this out of an earlier thread concerning Williams: "Being a sibling does not help much if at all; being a real legacy may help a little, all other things being equal."</p>
<p>Stanford isn't Yale (might help there) so perhaps just a tiny bit if at all? I'd ask the Stanford office of admissions.</p>
<p>"Suppose my dad got a PHD at UCLA, does that count as legacy?"
Yes, I believe so.</p>
<p>UCLA doesn't consider alumni connection.</p>
<p>UC's don't even ask.</p>
<p>And I'm not going to email Stanford's office of admissions for a question I can research and find the answer to... I know for sure it's "considered" (check the CDS for Stanford), but how much if it's not a legacy? That is the question.</p>
<p>Anyone able to answer or give an opinion?</p>
<p>Legacies will only help a little. For instance, if you and someone else have similar stats, but only one can be admitted and you have a legacy, then you will get admitted.</p>
<p>If you have lower stats, I don't think it will help you unless your family donated a lot of money.</p>
<p>But having a legacy is considered a hook...</p>
<p>Stanford accepts far fewer legacies than most top schools--25% v. over 40% at all of the ivies. A sibling generally only helps if they are there at present.</p>
<p>Like I said before, it's a good hook only if you're a competitive applicant, your parents are active or distinguished alumni (who donate money, etc.), or even better, both.</p>
<p>But if your stats are low AND your parents haven't done anything for their alma mater, then it won't help you at all.</p>