Colleges that no longer consider legacy
At these colleges, having a parent or relative who attended gives you no admissions advantage, according to their own Common Data Set. Some never weighed legacy; others dropped it recently, and several public universities are now barred from legacy preference by state law.
If you are a first-generation or no-connection applicant, these are schools where you compete on a level field. If you are a legacy hoping for a boost, do not count on one here. Either way, see where your full profile lands with the chances calculator.
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Test-blind colleges 18
Test-optional colleges 165
Colleges that still require test scores 76
Colleges where the essay matters most 77
Colleges that decide on the numbers 21
Public universities with the biggest in-state advantage 63
The most selective colleges 288
Accessible colleges with high acceptance rates 42
Colleges that track demonstrated interest 31
Colleges that weigh character most heavily 90