reputationally? we should adjust and just say, oh, okay, that's what a harvard degree means? all right. >> the kushner family has said there is no connection between the donations and jared kushner's acceptance. harvard does not comment on individual applicants. ivy league schools do point out that large donations give them the chance to educate students who could not otherwise afford them. they also contend that some children of large donors are rejected. what is clear is that in this meritocracy, it still matters who your parents are, especially if they went to the school of your choice. legacy admission gives strong preference to the sons and daughters of alumni. >> legacy admissions, the idea that you get a special break because your parents went there, why, is this feudal england? i can't imagine what the thought process is. >> they're terrified what would happen to their fund-raising if they got rid of legacy preference.