<p>I have been closely affiliated with Duke for over four decades, as a student, a volunteer leader (including admissions), an alumni member of several senior Councils, Boards and Executive Committees, and a financial contributions solicitor/planner. You really need to be aware of two central “legacy” issues:</p>
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<p>In essence, the graduate who has been fundamentally detached from Duke will improve the legacy’s opportunity only marginally, whereas the child of an alumnus who has made a major, lifelong and deeply personal commitment to Duke will receive true admissions enhancement.</p>