Chances of SCEA

YaleGradandDad
Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:44:32 +0000

I will add to the above that Dean Brenzel was quoted years ago (when it was even less competitive to get in) that they turned down more than 50% of the legacies from families that consistently gave more than $50K annually. At first glance that might even seem like a huge boost but these same affluent kids with Ivy League parents would have an increased chance of admissions as a group anywhere. Unless grandpa’s name is on a building or has a close relationship with the development office, I wouldn’t count on that meaning anything. As Yale (and others) strive to tout the number of first generation students, Pell grant recipients, and URM enrollment, legacy isn’t the boost it once was so I wouldn’t want you to overstate its value if objectively your transcript is not top tier. Your guidance counselor is the first person I would seek out to look at your stats to place into context. Only then I would think legacy will be the “feather on the scale” to tip admissions in your favor compared to an equal but unhooked applicant.