<p>In the past under Ted O’Neill, legacies were held to a HIGHER standard than non-legacies, since they should have been more educated than usual as they lived with more educated parents. Under O’Neill, Chicago admissions was a true meritocracy.</p>
<p>However, Chicago has realized that this has been hurting donations. So under the new dean of admissions, Chicago almost certainly recognizes legacies, ESPECIALLY (but not exclusively) those who have donated significant sums of money.</p>