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Stanford sticks with legacy admissions
Stanford University has confirmed its admissions policies for fall 2026 will continue considering legacy status, a decision that could influence access to
Stanford University has confirmed its admissions policies for fall 2026 will continue considering legacy status, a decision that could influence access to one of Silicon Valley’s most important talent pipelines. With legacy admissions intact, children of Silicon Valley’s elite arguably maintain an advantage in accessing the network that has powered numerous tech booms. Universities depend even more heavily on alumni donations when facing external financial pressures, and new federal policies targeting higher education have created unforeseen and unprecedented budget issues for institutions like Stanford.
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