<p>^^^ My daughter applied to only one BS. She wanted to go only to her older brother’s school, or stay home (with good options). As SAS does value known families in good standing, it attracts a percentage of siblings and legacies that may be higher than at larger peer institutions. Yield is boosted by this, and the community feel probably benefits. A good number of these families are Mid-Atlantic, but others range from Florida to Maine to Texas (off the top of my head). The younger siblings and legacies I’ve met have been engaging; the impression is that they are a good fit. A form letter encourages the connected families to apply to other boarding schools if boarding is a must, as it never guarantees admission; but I don’t know what the acceptance rate is for the “connected” pool. </p>