<p>What difference does it make in the application process when you are a legacy (my mom's entire side of the family went to u of m)? At UVA, if you a legacy and apply from out of state, then you get in-state consideration. Is it anything like that at Mich? Also, my mother is an alumni recruiter for the area that I live it, does that stand for anything in the admission's process?</p>
<p>When Michigan still used the points system a couple years ago, you got 4 points for legacy, compared to 20 points for URM. The admission process is now holistic, but I'd presume being legacy will only give you a small edge in admission, certainly not like in-state. As for the second part of your question, your mom should be able to give you a better answer than any of us here.</p>
<p>Didn't realize UVa would give legacy the same consideration for admission as in-state. Anyone can confirm that?</p>
<p>i believe i read in newsweek or one of those magazines that uva does consider a legacy as an in-state candidate; same with unc.</p>
<p>Yes, legacy students are considered in-state for admissions purposes at UVA. I confirmed this with the admissions office this fall when my child applied. (Legacy - meaning your parent received a UVA degree). (Not for tuition purposes though!!)</p>
<p>For Michigan - there is a question about legacy impact answered on their website.</p>
<p>From UVA website:</p>
<p>Does being the child of an alumnus or alumna help my chances of getting in?</p>
<p>In general, yes. Any non-Virginian whose parent or step-parent earned a degree from the University of Virginia is considered a Virginian for the purposes of admission.</p>
<p>From umich.edu:</p>
<p>Question
One of my relatives went to Michigan; will this make a difference with my application? </p>
<p>Answer
You may list alumni relations on your application. Although not a primary factor in admissions decisions, having a parent, step-parent, grandparent, or sibling who attended Michigan will enhance the review of your application.</p>
<p>Thanks for the confirmation. That's nice for the UVa alum. Wish Michigan had the same policy. My wife and I are both alum. When our son applied to the U-M, he got 4 points for legacy...out of a total of 150 points.</p>