<p>Does it make any difference whether you are a legacy, or "double legacy" in terms of standing out more in the admissions process at Cornell, since both of my parents went there (Dad was at College of Engineering, and Mom was at College of Arts and Sciences). Also, my Grandfather went to Cornell Law.</p>
<p>Of course it matters. Do you know how much money Cornell got from your family just through tuition?</p>
<p>Well, I don’t know if that’s the sole reason, but yeah, that would help quite a bit.</p>
<p>Probably less than his tuition would cost.</p>
<p>And that’s not exactly the way they think about it</p>
<p>…It was a joke.</p>
<p>Guess I’m not as funny as I thought.</p>
<p>Let me rephrase the question… I know being a normal legacy improves your chances, but does being a double (both parents) improve them even more?</p>
<p>Yes. But by how much is up to debate.</p>
<p>One of my friends had relatively average stats (top 25%, 1350/2000 SATs) but was a double legacy and got a guaranteed transfer while a kid in the top 2.5% of the class with a 2100+ SAT (no legacy) got straight up rejected.</p>
<p>Can you clarify the procedure and criteria for applying/receiving a guarantted transfer?</p>
<p>“One of my friends had relatively average stats (top 25%, 1350/2000 SATs) but was a double legacy and got a guaranteed transfer while a kid in the top 2.5% of the class with a 2100+ SAT (no legacy) got straight up rejected.”</p>
<p>I won’t lie, my stats are pretty mediocre by Ivy league standards… but my brother and grandmother both were Cornellians. I also recieved the GT.</p>
<p>ETA: You can’t “apply” for a GT-- you would recieve one after applying regularly. It’s like a waitlist but better.</p>
<p>Some Cornell schools do not offer GT, or not as likely - CAS, Engineering, and they are probably 2 harder schools to get into (or require higher stats).</p>