<p>I don’t think UVA has changed its position on legacies. Being a legacy only greatly helps if you’re an out-of-state student, because you would be considered an in-state student for admissions purposes. So practically speaking, your chances for being accepted moves from around 25% to 45%. If you’re in-state however, tons of legacies apply each year, since so many legacies live in VA, so you wouldn’t really stand out based on that criteria.</p>