<p>Does UChicago give any weight to a legacy (I guess comparable to the weight other top tier schools give it)? I haven't heard much talk about legacies at UChicago, where as legacies at the Ivies, Stanford, the like, are a pretty hotly discussed topic. Is it because they don't give much weight or because there are considerably less active alumni that it applies...?</p>
<p>[To pre-empt the question: yes, I am a legacy, but I didn't include that in my application. I want to be admitted on what I have done, not what my dad has done. If I get in, I know it's on my own merit and if other get in over me, they are certainly more worthy].</p>
<p>I know a person who was admitted EA who had a parent attend UofC undergrad. However, as I’ve talked to them a lot, they seem like they got in on their own merit. I know another girl from my school who applied who has some familial connections to the university, but I don’t know if she has gotten in (spring break right now).</p>
<p>rmwill, I’m sorry about that. My friend who is a legacy (her dad went) got outright rejected. It’s a bit comforting that Chicago is more of a meritocracy when it comes to this, but it’s always sad to see someone who really wanted to go get anything but acceptance. Especially someone who would have gotten in any other year when such a large advantage wasn’t given to EA kids, and application numbers were normal.</p>
<p>She is not sad or bitter, but rather happy to have gotten this far in such a competitive applicant pool. She has many great options for next year, but will pursue a slot in the class of 2014 until the class roster is finalized. Her mother and I are very proud of her.</p>
<p>I’m a quadruple legacy and got accepted - I don’t know how much that tells you though since I was already a pretty qualified candidate to begin with.</p>