Is Legacy Status Considered during EA or RD?

afahrer
Fri, 09 Oct 2020 02:52:20 +0000

Hi there, just wondering if legacy status is only considered during ED. I’m specifically asking about Santa Clara University, where I am a double legacy. However, I don’t want to apply ED but I’m worried that my legacy status will not be considered if I apply EA. According to the CDS, Almuni relation is labeled “Important” and on the website, “As many of our alumni’s children and grandchildren apply, it is a great option to showcase interest. Applicants with alumni ties will receive the most consideration for their affiliation with the University during the ED I process” (https://www.scu.edu/admission/undergraduate/first-year-students/early-or-regular-decision/).

I am not too worried, as I believe I could get in without the legacy status, but I was just wondering if anyone had any input on this. Thanks!