<p>@M’s Mom legacy admission is there to reward and make the alumnus donate money. that money is very important because it goes toward everything including financial aid. legacy is a hook like athletic admission or knowing 5 languages or if your parents work at the college. legacy is not the same as race based AA because legacy can be gained or lost just like athletic abilities. race cant be changed. legacy also doesnt just pertain to one group of people. you can be any race and be a legacy. plus, legacy also helps minorities and non minorities who graduated from top colleges because their kids will have easier time getting in. but those who graduated from top colleges often have kids who are already successful at school and other areas like glassesarechic above says.</p>