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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Spouse and and I attended the same TOP 10 SLAC to which we have committed much time, talent and treasure over the 30+ years since graduation.  I am gong to be completely honest, the legacy status of our children would be recognized by the university even if there wasn't a box to check on the Common App.  There is no denying when you are on a first name basis with the Dean of Admissions, Alumni Director and other top administrators.  I say this as someone who received 100% financial aid from this institution and have been more than happy to give back to them.  [/quote]

And as long as you kid has scores/stats/EC/overall resume to be part of the incoming freshman class, then yes I see no reason not to give admission.  Even if "legacy" is ruled out by SC, it will be difficult to enforce, especially since most colleges offer holistic admissions.  Very few legacies are admitted that aren't within the norm for that school.

The fact is a kid only gets this legacy status at 2 schools (unless grandparents are wealthy and involved with a university). Harvard still turns away qualified legacies each year.  It's not a guarantee that your kid will get admitted.

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I agree that it is not a guarantee at all, but our child was completely qualified and admitted ED.  I would never want my child to be admitted to such selective college if they were not qualified, but being as involved as we are, we are well aware of what it takes to be considered for admission.  [/quote]

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