Legacy sway admissions?

CayugaRed2005
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:43:13 +0000

Legacy status gives applicant a slight bump, but it won’t overcome below average stats.



I also sense that the quality of the legacy status matters as well. If you haven’t really been connected with Cornell since you graduated, that will be discounted when compared to children whose parents, say, serve on the University Council. They don’t necessarily need to be donors, but they need to be active and engaged with the University.