<p>If one had a parent who went to Wash U for freshman and sophomore year but did not graduate from there, but transferred out, but loved the school and always wished they graduated from there, could that be considered a legacy?
I wonder because schools like to attract legacies because they think they may be financial contributors to the school and also to build connections amongst families.</p>
<p>WashU provides absolutely NO consideration for legacies. My daughter is a NM finalist, top 5% in her class at avery comptetive school, 2360 SAT. She visited the school, interviewed, met with the rep at school and had WU as first choice on NM. Two other less competitive students from her school, who happen to be athletes, were accepted. I have my BA and MS from Wash U, my wife has her BA from Wash U. I participated as an alumni interviewer for several years when they first started the program 15 years ago. We give money every year. Legacy is not a factor with Wash U.</p>
<p>Wow NJ dad, it sounds as though Wash U. made a mistake? I can't imagine why they would not have accepted your daughter. Did you ever call and ask? </p>
<p>From what I've seen and heard (I have two daughters at Wash U.) - legacies DO make a difference. My eldest daughter says she's never heard of someone's younger sibling being turned down (though I'm sure this must happen.)</p>
<p>I have two too, S and D, but different schools. There are two families form NJ with two kids each (older already graduated); maybe it's a mistake.</p>
<p>NJDad, Did your D apply ED? Many schools only give special consideration to legacies if they apply Early Decision. I guess they figure that as alumni, you should know enough about the school to be able to commit to it early. Otherwise they figure there is some other school your child prefers.</p>
<p>I don't know about legacy, but having relatives who currently work at WashU makes a BIG difference. I know someone from my school at barely the 90th percentile who got in, because his mom works there, while people from the 98th percentile and 99th percentile didn't. I believe they showed similar interest, as well.</p>
<p>no, legacy definitely helps. I really don't think I would've gotten into wustl without it (my mom was an undergrad)</p>
<p>From what I've heard, at most schools you have to apply ED to get a "legacy tip".</p>