The "Legacy Letter"

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
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<p>My mom got the letter today, the one they send out to alumnae telling them that admissions is more competitive and that they may not accept your kid etc. it made rejection feel so much more real. </p>

<p>It's a universal letter, right? </p>

<p>20 days.</p>

2

<p>Yes it’s universal and many colleges send it.</p>

3

<p>yep – to salve us hopeful alums when our kids are applying. My oldest is a Soph and plans to apply in 2 yrs. Know that letter is coming too.</p>