We have this argument routinely, on CC, and some produce the numbers that show legacy is neither a guarantee nor a “gimme.” But sigh, people think what they think.
“Being honest, some of those students don’t have stats…” You imply this is widespread. I wish I felt you know this for a fact. In every category of admits, some will have less than perfect stats. Penn’s holistic, not rack and stack. They aren’t afraid to reject unqualified legacies.
Are you as upset about athlete advantage, when some of those get in with a major hook? A lot of coach pull and little vetting by adcoms?