heart.greywolf

Ok, first off, I'll have to admit: Upenn is not my definite first choice.. but my attraction to it has significantly grown, and I definitely do want to apply.
Also, I go to a rather intense prep school (high school), and I am probably in the top quarter (hopefully.. there's an incredible amount of smart kids here). It's kind of sad since I used to be at the top in my old school, but oh well. But I feel that I am a qualified student, when considering only the legacy pool. I really want to use this to my advantage, but as I said before, my problem is that Penn isn't my utmost first choice.

If I apply RD to Penn, would my legacy be an advantage at all?
I heard that if legacies RD to Penn, then the fact that they are legacy is crossed out.. and that legacy only counts when you do Penn ED. Is this true?

Venkat89

Penn doesn't do an official legacy advantage for RD because in the past there were lots of legacies who would apply and not matriculate. Legacy advantage works well for ED because that yield rate is 100%. I don't think that they cross off legacy from your application if you apply RD, just that it holds little to no weight for the run of the mill applicant. If your last name is Huntsman or something you'll be fine. If not, just express that Penn is your #1 (even if it is not) and that you really want to attend if admitted. You'll get a better idea if you go to the legacy on campus interview.

ivystriver

Don't apply to UPENN early if its not your first choice. Follow your heart.

SusieBra

The legacy advantage comes with the ED Apps. But don't just apply ED for the legacy advantages. I don't know anyone who doesn't like Penn, but at the same time, you should just make sure. Maybe visit the campus or a department you're interested in working with.