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Amherst Ends Legacy Admissions

by Anais Kessler | November 9, 2021 | Applications, Blog Posts

Amherst College has ended legacy preference, no longer giving children of alumni an advantage in admissions. This decision was made in an attempt to level the playing field in college admissions, as Amherst wants to create access to educational opportunities