<p>I recently found out that a grandparent got a letter re the legacy status of one grandchild, but not another. </p>
<p>Is it normal for grandparents to get such letters? Why would be get one for one grandchild and not another?</p>
<p>As I understand it, these letters are intended to provide a reality check. I thought that they were sent to all alumni with applicant children or grandchildren, but could it be that they’re sent only to those alumni whose legacy children/grandchildren are about to receive unhappy news, to try to soften the blow?</p>
<p>In fact, in this case letter was regarding a child who was later accepted.</p>
<p>Was the other child accepted as well?</p>
<p>No. Perhaps the apparently-not-given legacy tip would have helped…</p>