Counselors offer services like essay editing, extracurricular guidance and university visit scheduling — sometimes for a six figure price.
Plaintiffs in a 2022 class-action lawsuit against 17 elite colleges who allege the schools colluded in determining financial aid packages are seeking $685 million in damages.
Dartmouth announced that it would once again require the test scores as part of applications after suspending their use in 2020.
For the educational institution, the practice increases certainty around admissions. Critics say it undermines fairness.
While some colleges are dropping their legacy admissions policy, there are less formal benefits for those with family connections.
But many schools are expected to hang on to legacy admissions for financial reasons.
Some schools might weigh socio-economic status more heavily. Others could consider reducing legacy admits
More schools are willing to say: If your grades (and maybe test scores) are good enough, you’re in!
There aren’t enough seats at 4-year universities for qualified students. How can the state meet the rising demand?
Some students looking for merit aid and other scholarships still seek tutoring and other help to prepare.
