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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just curious about those who donate - how much do you donate if you don't mind sharing. It never occurred to me to donate to my alma mater. Will the school look at my (lack of) donations if/when my child eventually applies (17 years from now)? [/quote]

We do not give that much in the grand scheme of things - but are consistent and have given for over 25 yrs.

After grad school, we have given $200/yr every year.

Also started giving to my undergrad at that time $100/yr and spouse gives same to another grad school they attended.

The grad school we attended together has removed all legacy policies (we applaud them). My undergrad has very strong legacy policies - older ones didn't apply there - not sure if younger will.  It'd be great if they removed legacy preference but I don't see that happening any time soon.

Our giving never had anything to do with legacy  (we weren't even engaged when the giving started - let alone, parents). We'd still be giving the same regardless of legacy policies - we give back to support the graduate program at grad school and financial aid at the other schools. We also give to many other organizations but related to either food/housing insecurity or medical research.[/quote]

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