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Legacy Admissions Are Fading-Here’s What That Means for You
For decades, legacy status gave some applicants an admissions advantage—but that advantage is rapidly disappearing. Learn why more colleges are eliminating legacy preferences, what it means for today's applicants, and where students should focus their energy instead.