Negative effects of legacy

heps1996
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:03:24 +0000

This seems like a topic that could start an interesting discussion:

What if you had a relative/family member that currently or previously attended a boarding school you were applying to, and for whatever reason left a bad impression on said school? Would this affect your chances of being admitted to this school or similar schools?

Also, what if you got into a school, and everyone expected you to act like your relative/family member (in terms of interests or ability)? Does this happen often?

Lastly, how much does having a legacy (good or bad) REALLY affect your chances of admission?