Does Legacy Status Matter in College Admissions? - Legacy Ad

Elite colleges say they’re ending alumni preference to make admissions fairer. Critics call it a PR move to gloss over troubling inequities. Meanwhile, families are trying to figure out what matters more: school spirit or cold hard cash.

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