Stanford and other California institutions to bid adieu to legacy admissions soon: What it means for U.S. students?

Stanford and other California institutions to bid adieu to legacy admissions soon: What it means for U.S. students?

Numerous elite institutions in the United States have long celebrated their legacy ties, offering preferential treatment to students whose parents are alumni or major donors. For decades, this practice has allowed students with strong family connections to secure spots at prestigious universities, often overshadowing merit-based admissions. These “legacy” students have been seen by some as … Read more