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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is important to parse donor influence from legacy. There is overlap but these are two different groups in terms of admissions. Your $1,000/year contributions don't get you in the donor bucket.[/quote]

It would be interesting to see a detailed breakdown of legacy admits to see who exactly is getting in. At the Ivies it's been known for a long time that mere legacy alone isn't enough. It has to be legacy + something else, like major donor, famous parent, impressive accomplishments etc.

I do think legacy is a bit of a red herring. It's easy for people to attack it but behind the label is a much more varied story. [/quote]
If it’s legacy + something, then let that “+something “ be a category.  Get rid of legacy.  People talk from both ends of their bodies!  Through their mouths they say legacy alone isn’t enough (like what you are saying).  Then they say through their other end that legacy should continue (like you are saying through your other end).  Surely you people are very stinky and for the obvious reason.[/quote]

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