<p>According to an admissions office interview about five years ago, they ignore the policy to give a boost to Quaker applicants. No preference at all. Religious affiliation is also listed as “not considered” on the Common Data Set filing each year.</p>
<p>Being Quaker may give an applicant an edge in weaving something “Quaker” into their “Why Swarthmore?” essay. That essay can be important.</p>
<p>dadx3:</p>
<p>I think legacy is a “small plus”. However, in an applicant pool filled with mostly well-qualified prospects, a “small plus” is the difference between yeah and nay.</p>