<p>Here’s more, with a quote from the Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Christoph Guttentag:</p>
<p>“My impression is that the admissions rate for children of alumni, as a rule of thumb, is roughly double the overall admit rate”</p>
<p>[Duke</a> more than just a part of family for legacies | The Chronicle](<a href=“http://dukechronicle.com/node/146024]Duke”>http://dukechronicle.com/node/146024)</p>
<p>Also, to answer your other questions about who Duke considers a legacy:</p>
<p>“A legacy student is an applicant who has grandparents, parents, or siblings who have attended or are attending Duke. Duke does take legacy status into consideration when evaluating applications, but it will not make or break any individual application.”</p>
<p>[Duke</a> University Admissions: Ask a Question](<a href=“http://www.admissions.duke.edu/faq/indexb571.html?iQuestionID=518%20&iCategoryID=1]Duke”>http://www.admissions.duke.edu/faq/indexb571.html?iQuestionID=518%20&iCategoryID=1)</p>