| Legacy didn't appear to be much of a factor this year, but then, neither did top academics. Our hs, a very competitive private school had no one admitted to Princeton for the first time in recorded memory. Our 5 top ranked students were turned down, and our d, a legacy, with scores, grades, and ecs which would have virtually insured admission in the past was waitlisted. Nothing is predictable in this process, so don't worry about it, and keep your options open! |