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Does Legacy Status Matter in College Admission?

Estrela Consulting Blog

Oh, legacy admission, you sneaky little detail. How is it that you manage to make so many happy while others loathe the idea of you ? The mere thought of your impact has alumni counting down the years, months and days until they can exclaim alongside their children “WE got in!”

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UChicago Legacy Strategy

The Koppelman Group

“Well, they are a legacy so of course they’ll get in!” While some parents see legacy status as a sure thing when it comes to admissions, it's much more complicated than that, especially at U Chicago. So, we wanted to break down legacy admissions at U Chicago and what your student should do for the best shot at getting in.

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The End of Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Discovery College Consulting

No matter your opinion, the Court’s ruling will impact college applicants, colleges themselves, legacy admissions, financial aid and college essays. This blog post will summarize these impacts. The Impact on Legacy Admission On July 3, three Boston-area groups filed a complaint with the U.S.

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What the Heck are "Hooks" and "Institutional Priorities"?

College Essay Guy

But how does a college predict which admitted students will enroll so that they choose the right ones and the right number enroll? your intellectual curiosities/experiences are rare within the college’s applicant pool) Students with special talents Legacies (i.e. Is it easier to get in early decision or regular decision?