<p>How much weight does Middlebury put on Legacy? My dad is an 81' Almuni. I was just wondering how much early decision (it is my first choice, not a ploy to get a better shot in) and alumni improve my chances of matriculation? in general at least. I dont want to type my whole profile unless its absolutely necessary.</p>
<p>If you’re a good candidate (SATs and GPA above the median, top 10% of class) with decent recs and a good essay, being a legacy will give you an advantage. For well qualified legacy applicants, the acceptance rate is around 45% in any given year. For non-legacies, the acceptance rate is generally below 20%.</p>
<p>In case you were going to include your father’s information on an application…</p>
<p>He is an alumnus</p>
<p>Your mother is an alumna</p>
<p>2 graduates, male and female, are alumni</p>
<p>2 female graduates are alumnae</p>
<p>I notice that some college students fudge this by just using alum and alums.</p>
<p>Good luck with your applications!</p>
<p>Early decision will also help. You get a “point” for your dad. Any other relatives should also be listed- maybe you will all chip in and donate a building someday!</p>
<p>If you are a legacy, you will get as far as the waitlist. Most of the legacies that we know got onto the WL. If you are “well qualified” you have a better chance than if you are not “well qualified”. DUH</p>