<p>@mhmm: The letter is a formality that goes out when a school has a large number of legacy applicants. It’s a courtesy. They can’t take everyone (in the legacy pool), so if you read what smushymon said was in the letter, it’s not hard to conclude why they sent it. They’re just preparing everyone because there will be some families that won’t take rejection well. Trust me, I know how this works. I’m a 3G BS alum and my oldest son is a 3G legacy at his school on his father’s side. He was also accepted ED as a 3G legacy for college. I’m not just guessing at this stuff. My large extended family has legacies running around all over the place and this type of letter is not uncommon before decisions. The school is doing the best they can and they’re are managing expectations. Period.</p>
<p>@Smushymon: Did you tell the non-legacy school you’re applying as a legacy at another BS? If you didn’t tell them- how would they know? And if you did tell them- Why?? </p>