Double Legacy chances

fireandrain
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:52:05 +0000

I know several double legacy candidates, all extremely strong students with high grades and SATs and strong dedication to interesting ECs, who did not get in. All six parents were active and generous alums.

I haven’t seen this year’s statistics, but in the recent past about one-third of legacy applicants were accepted. That is much higher than the general pool – but still, 2/3 did not get in.