<p>At Northwestern, I strongly believe (and have advised fellow alums so) that if you’re going to play your legacy card, play it in ED or don’t bother. Still and all, remember that the majority of legacies are still denied. </p>
<p>(Politedancesong- I am an alum, married to an alum, and my S is a student at NU, accepted early decision. Anecdotally, I know about 6 other fellow alums who have had kids accepted to NU. All went to NU except for one who turned it down for West Point. None are / were big donors to the best of my knowledge; I surely am not.)</p>