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Originally Posted by accord1999
Many public schools have gotten rid of or never had legacy admissions in the past, such as the prestigious University of California and Texas systems. It's mainly private schools where legacies are still a major part of their admissions.
https://www.sparkadmissions.com/blog...legacy-status/
IMO, affirmative action cases are more common because it's an easier case to win because of the 14th Amendment. Now without the shield of affirmative action, Harvard and other private schools concerns about "diversity" means that they should greatly reduce or eliminate legacy preference altogether. |
Most state schools are open systems, meaning they accept all comers and rarely turn down students who meet basic academic requirements. They are mandated by law to operate this way as they are receiving public money to operate. The exceptions are predominantly in the southeast and usually where Greek life and such tradition has a major influence on the institution.
Private institutions on the other hand can operate as they like, because they are private institutions and free from government interference. Legacy acceptance is also associated with fund raising and maintenance of the school's endowment, which is why private schools still rely on the practice and will continue to reply on the practice. Giving preference to a legacy is how they keep the money flowing.