<p>Does being a legacy provide a markable advantage for Duke admissions, not just pushing one over the edge?</p>
<p>Either 2 or 3 years ago the acceptance rate for legacy was roughly the same as ED (~38-40% or so). I would say it gives you a solid second look at your app, but definitely not a guarantee. </p>
<p>Legacy plays a smaller role at Duke than it does at many ivy league universities</p>
<p>I read an article from Duke that says a legacy’s application gets looked at by an extra committee after the admissions comittee.</p>