Different Kinds of Legacies

muddy95
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:14:30 +0000

Alright, I’m a sophomore to be at a good public high school. Had all A’s except 1 class Freshman year, which I’m taking care of this summer, and I plan on all A’s next year. Just to clarify, I’m not one of those obsessive worriers who “chances themselves” with their mindblowing stats to feel good about themselves. My app will not be incredible, nor am I a prodigy of any kind. However, I do work hard, get good grades, and am a multi sport athlete. I plan on 2150-2200 SAT’s and some pretty good extracurriculars.
I also have a good legacy at Stanford. My dad went there, was top 5%, and a rower to boot. 3 grandparents as well, one on the 1942 Rose Bowl team that won. Two of those 3 grandparents have organized their reunions as well. I know my dad has donated at least once (don’t know about constantly). I am well off, and if accepted, will need no financial assistance.
Will a double legacy like this stand out more than others? Thanks