LEGACY: How Big of a Factor?

Colleges & Universities Georgetown University
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<p>Hey everyone! I’m a legacy at Georgetown University and I was just wondering how much “pull” it has for you to get in? My stats are below…</p>

<p>Background Information

  • White
  • Male
  • California
  • Does not need aid</p>

<p>GPA/Rank

  • 3.8+ UW
  • 4.3+ W
  • Top 10%
  • Most rigorous course load available. Will be graduating with 12 AP classes taken
  • Attends a top public school that sends many grads to Ivies and Top 25 schools</p>

<p>Test Scores

  • ACT Composite: 32
    Highest Sections:
  • English: 34
  • Reading: 33
  • Math: 33
  • Science: 31
  • Writing: 12</p>

<p>SATIIs:

  • Literature: 710
  • Math II: 710
  • US History: 660</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities

  • Editor in Chief of Yearbook: Prestigious yearbook that has one multiple national awards
  • Volleyball: 3 years varsity, captain, MVP, Coach’s Award, Division 1 and CIF recognition
  • Club Volleyball: Extremely well known club. Went to Junior Olympics 4+ years
  • Volunteering: Started my own club dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia and I also volunteer at a local animal center. Also volunteer for my town’s local Garden Club with poster design/etc help.
  • Business: Started my own online business with a friend that sells artwork and crocheted items
  • Art: Photograph (5 on AP) will be submitting an Art Supplement</p>

<p>Recommendations

  • Strong from teachers and counselor (known for many years)</p>

<p>Essays

  • Talk about my height as well as photography, etc. My college counselor said they were extremely well written and one of the best she has read.</p>

<p>Additional Information

  • Father did not attend college</p>
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<p>I don’t really like to participate in chancing, but I’ll say this. My roommate freshman year was a complete idiot and a legacy (also an athlete but not a very good one), thus I’m fairly certain that being a legacy plays a big role.</p>

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<p>At most schools being a legacy matters more on an ED application and not very much on an RD application</p>

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<p>What about Grandparents? My grandfather attended Georgetown and I’m applying EA. I didn’t think it would matter at all, but there’s a legacy question on the app that includes grandparents as an option so now I’m unsure. Anyone have a clue?</p>

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<p>WCAS - Gtown only has EA (which I am applying) not ED.
And soph - I’m not too sure. I’m assuming it would be an important factor (maybe they’re really looking for double legacies, someone whose parents/grandparents/great grandparents went to school XYZ).</p>

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<p>If your grandfather went (to the undergrad school), you’re a legacy.</p>