What is considered a legacy at Stanford?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>Hey guys- can anyone answer this for me?</p>

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<p>That your parents went there… it’s not a hard concept.</p>

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<p>I believe it’s if your parents got a degree from Stanford (undergrad, grad, etc.).</p>

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<p>I thought it’s only for undergrad…</p>

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<p>[Legacy</a> still factor in admissions - The Stanford Daily Online](<a href=“http://www.stanforddaily.com/article/2008/4/4/legacyStillFactorInAdmissions]Legacy”>http://www.stanforddaily.com/article/2008/4/4/legacyStillFactorInAdmissions)</p>

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<p>“That your parents went there… it’s not a hard concept.”</p>

<p>Yes, I’m aware. Thanks to all the other responses though, THAT’S what I was looking for. No need to get all bitter just because someone asks a question…</p>