<p>I understand your point. You are correct that this kind of policy raises the hackles of FSU (or UF) alumni who want their children to attend their alma mater. Indeed, as standards increase it becomes difficult for the offspring of alumni to qualify for admission. The staff at these schools hear about this a lot. Being a “legacy” candidate means a little, but not much. </p>
<p>It’s not a perfect world. I certainly worried about my kids being accepted. In retrospect, though both were top percentage students, we took no chances with admission. Both applied early, both had personal appointments with Admissions and met with faculty in their areas of interest and so on. The chance of missing admission is real.</p>