How much does admissions take into account if you are a legacy? Does it actually help?
@Tooth1010 I asked this question of the admissions officer I met on one of the tours. MY D is a double legacy as both my husband and I are alumni. He told me that legacy is a factor and helps specifically if you are borderline. Just like the personal statement can push you over the gap, so can legacy. So it’s considered…just not as heavily as GPA and test scores and not like it is considered at the Ivies.
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FYI, They do NOT offer legacy scholarships although your local alumni chapter might.
@jlhpsu thank you!