LEGACY: How Big of a Factor?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>Hey everyone! I'm a legacy at Georgetown University and I was just wondering how much "pull" it has for you to get in? My stats are below...</p>

<p>Background Information
- White
- Male
- California
- Does not need aid</p>

<p>GPA/Rank
- 3.8+ UW
- 4.3+ W
- Top 10%
- Most rigorous course load available. Will be graduating with 12 AP classes taken
- Attends a top public school that sends many grads to Ivies and Top 25 schools</p>

<p>Test Scores
- ACT Composite: 32
Highest Sections:
- English: 34
- Reading: 33
- Math: 33
- Science: 31
- Writing: 12</p>

<p>SATIIs:
- Literature: 710
- Math II: 710
- US History: 660</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities
- Editor in Chief of Yearbook: Prestigious yearbook that has one multiple national awards
- Volleyball: 3 years varsity, captain, MVP, Coach's Award, Division 1 and CIF recognition
- Club Volleyball: Extremely well known club. Went to Junior Olympics 4+ years
- Volunteering: Started my own club dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia and I also volunteer at a local animal center. Also volunteer for my town's local Garden Club with poster design/etc help.
- Business: Started my own online business with a friend that sells artwork and crocheted items
- Art: Photograph (5 on AP) will be submitting an Art Supplement</p>

<p>Recommendations
- Strong from teachers and counselor (known for many years)</p>

<p>Essays
- Talk about my height as well as photography, etc. My college counselor said they were extremely well written and one of the best she has read.</p>

<p>Additional Information
- Father did not attend college</p>

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<p>I don’t really like to participate in chancing, but I’ll say this. My roommate freshman year was a complete idiot and a legacy (also an athlete but not a very good one), thus I’m fairly certain that being a legacy plays a big role.</p>

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<p>At most schools being a legacy matters more on an ED application and not very much on an RD application</p>

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<p>What about Grandparents? My grandfather attended Georgetown and I’m applying EA. I didn’t think it would matter at all, but there’s a legacy question on the app that includes grandparents as an option so now I’m unsure. Anyone have a clue?</p>

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<p>WCAS - Gtown only has EA (which I am applying) not ED.
And soph - I’m not too sure. I’m assuming it would be an important factor (maybe they’re really looking for double legacies, someone whose parents/grandparents/great grandparents went to school XYZ).</p>

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<p>If your grandfather went (to the undergrad school), you’re a legacy.</p>