Both my parents went to Harvard for Psych Grad and my sister went for undergrad in class of 01’? My parents also both worked at Harvard when I lived there for a year sabbatical in eight grade. How does legacy apply in this case?
<p>Yes, having a dual legacy like that would behoof you greatly. Why didn't you apply Early Decision, though ?</p>
<p>Jerod</p>
<p>I needed to retake the SAT II's in december in order to raise my horrible scores (I know have a 770 bio-e, 760 lit, and 700 writing...is this horrible?). If I had applied early I would have had an average sat II of 650 instead of my current 740.</p>
<p>Have you checked whether parents who attended a grad school makes you a legacy at Harvard? At many schools it does not. A sister will not make you a legacy unfortunately. At most schools you are a legacy only if a parent attended the undergrad school.</p>
<p>Well Harvard isn't too clear on their policy...I do know that during my on-campus interview at harvard the admissions person (I think a senior...) said that my "history at harvard was very long"...They did however tell me that my sister did count for legacy so I don't know who told you that but...I know this is true for Yale too...</p>
<p>Call the admissions office and ask directly. They have no problem telling you their policy. I am a Harvard alum, and I'm certain a sibling doesn't make you a legacy. I went to a Yale grad school which does not make my kids a legacy accept at that grad school.</p>
<p>My husband and child #3 were at Harvard recently for a tour and info session.<br>
Child #1 is a student there and accompanied them. They were told that sibling at Harvard does not count as legacy; neither does parent attending grad school, medical school, etc. Child #1 says there are many, many siblings at Harvard undergrad. Sounds like Harvard's policy on this is ambiguous.</p>
<p>I have been told there is a tilt factor if the sibling is actually at Harvard at the time of the next child applying. They do want to make it easier for families. But a legacy application is tagged, and a sib come and gone will not get you the tag.</p>
<p>In the very limited info that Harvard sends alumni interviewers, the only info about legacy status is whether the applicant's parents attended Harvard. I believe that only refers to whether the parents have undergrad degrees from H.</p>
<p>Thanks for the heads up...I'll have to check all this out with the actual admissions staff.
When I called three weeks ago I was told I was tagged as a legacy......I was really wondering if my parent's jobs at harvard made a difference in this legacy case...?</p>
<p>Good news then, if they told you you were tagged, you are. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Applesauce. A friend with a double legacy--both parents--just got deferred and I'd bet real money that he won't get in RD. We had a parent last year who currently works at Harvard and his daughter got deferred. Legacy still has <em>some</em> effect at Harvard but that effect has declined substantially over the past 20 years. So having your file "tagged" as legacy you may regard as akin to being given a golden whoopee cushion.</p>
<p>Always apply to Harvard if you think it's a good fit for you. Always plan on going elsewhere until you get an acceptance letter.</p>
<p>Legacy may be a "tip" factor in close cases, but TheDad is right in that it is not the be-all and end-all of all factors considered (unless your last name is Gates).</p>
<p>"TheDad" Harvard is by far my reach...and having lived there, I know that it is a really great fit for me...If anything, hasn't legacy only increased? (see US news article...states something like 40% of legacies are accepted at Harvard). Anyway, I am not betting on getting in, no matter what...</p>