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Legacy Status

We are often asked about the power of legacy status for an applicant. “If my mom went to College X does it increase my odds of being admitted to College X?” The answer may surprise you – not necessarily. Yes, your parent having gone to the college to which you are applying might carry weight, but check with each school. Some colleges only count legacy for their early decision applicants. Some schools such as California Institute of Technology, Texas A&M, and Cooper Union never give legacies an advantage. Pick up the phone and call the admissions office at College X and ask the question if you can’t find details in their materials.

Dartmouth College notes the following on their website: Applicants are considered “legacies” if either parent graduatedfrom Dartmouth. Though the college values its long-term relationship with alumni, legacy candidates must still meet Dartmouth’s rigorous admissions criteria. President Wright is unequivocal in affirming the value and importance of legacy students at Dartmouth and is proud that during the 2006-07 academic year there were over 40 students at Dartmouth whose mother or father he taught.

Another interesting fact is that some schools, such as U Penn, Northwestern, and Stanford (as of 2008), give applicants legacy status if a parent attended any of their graduate schools.

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