Does Parent's Graduate School Count for "Legacy" Status for an Undergraduate Application?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For the vast majority of universities: no. Legacy is for undergrad, but even many of the top universities are starting to do away with legacy preference.

Hopkins already got rid of it.

my kids get screwed with two JHU alum as parents.

yep, mine too.

To be fair, Hopkins is not popular in the DMV area. It's not a "fun" school.

Which is why it’s perfect for a kid that needs to reign in party mode. We found plenty of fun while there, you can always find your people—but it’s going to be muted compared to the kind of trouble you can get into at a large state school. What I don’t need is to send an impulsive 18 year old boy into that…

Rein

[Anonymous]

My son got a scholarship based on his uncle's attendance!

[Anonymous]

Generally the school will define it where you put the information on the application. If they don't, it doesn't hurt to list it even if it doesn't count, because at least it shows added interest and knowledge of the school.

[Anonymous]

Anyone know about Chicago?

[Anonymous]

It doesn't matter for Penn.