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a preference or advantage given to someone based on their familial relationship to a previous member or members
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The university's legacy preference policy gives priority to applicants with family members who attended the school.
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If your parents went to that college, you'll have a better chance of getting in thanks to the legacy preference.
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Having a legacy preference can really help you out when applying to schools.
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In the world of college admissions, legacy preference is like having a golden ticket.