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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am not a UVA alum but still saddened to see how this is unfolding.  At ND the lifeblood of our school is the alumni, our network, our school, our faith, our community.  Not to say that merit should not be the ultimate arbitrator but a university should give preference to families, no matter how small their impact, have proven loyalty to an institution over generations and are qualified for admission.  If I were an alum of the school I would never send another penny.[/quote]

It cannot be both. Either merit is the ultimate arbitrator OR preference should be given to alums. It is impossible to find two identical applicants as far as geographical location, gpa, rigor, testing, ECs, awards, letters of recommendation, additional info, Common App essay, school
Profile, etc.

[b]Which side do you fall on?[/quote][/b]

You are an idiot.  This issue and the email is about legacy admission. PERIOD.   Don't be stupid.  This notice goes to alums of kids who have applied.  The Virginia House of Delegates outlawed legacy admissions at all Commonwealth schools about two years ago.  This letter addresses that and (it is hoped) alum parents won't call admissions and ask for preferential treatment - just in case they don't know - which apparently you didn't.[/quote]

THIS IS ALL THIS POST IS ABOUT.  EDUCATE YOURSELF BEFORE POSTING.[/quote]

The response was to the ND poster.
I think he is pointing out hypocrisy and internal inconsistency.
Legacy admissions are an unearned preference that undermines meritocracy.

Honestly, you're the one that kind of comes off looking like an idiot here.[/quote]

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