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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Rejected. In total shock. High stats (4.6 W, 11 APs, 34 ACT), great ECs, MCPS. We're hoping it's a yield thing, and this doesn't bode badly for DCs RD applications  :( [/quote]

I empathize. My kid had basically that same stats, except your ACT was better, and was denied. Ticks me off being an alum and now I'm going to have to shell out more money.

Think that I'll mention that fact the next time the University asks me for donations. [/quote]
You are part of why legacy admissions won't die.  If you only donated to give your kid legacy advantage, you are basically trying to buy your kid's way into college.

Didn't you know that UMD doesn't give a fig about legacy status?  Didn't bother checking that out first before you tried to buy your kid's way in?[/quote]

NP. Quit trolling PP. She never said anything to suggest she expected entry because of donations. She just shared that in her frustration,  she is unlikely to donate and wants to tell the univ off. Perfectly normal reaction.

Stop trying to flame. Find something more constructive to do or say.

To the PP, it's a bummer. So sorry.  Hope your kid will find a good in state alternative (St. M, UMBC?) or get some great merit elsewhere. [/quote]

Is there really anything wrong with some legacy? Everybody knows money talks and bs walks plus legacy usually has more school spirit and in some doses adds to school prestige.[/quote]

Did you create that moronic “why is legacy bad” thread weeks ago? Go back and read the replies. Legacy perpetuates historical racial and socio-economical discrimination.[/quote]

Now you are the one for us to say, "come out of the Middle Ages, Grandma."  I was admitted to an elite university 40 years ago and the class was 40% non-white.  There are lots of legacy POC.[/quote]

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