Legacy

[Jonathan13180]

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I was wondering if anyone knows a lot about Albany med? In particular, if being a legacy means anything in terms of acceptance. I am applying , and my father went there, does this help me?

 

[mlw03]

this is a kinda silly question - of course it helps you. they wouldn't ask if they didn't care now would they? of course if you're a babbling idiot they're not gonna let you in, but it's another thing in your favor when your file is discussed by the adcom.

 

[Jonathan13180]

Thanks, i know legacy helps at any school, im just wondering about the extent to which it helps at this particular school.

 

[TTSD]

Originally posted by Jonathan13180
Thanks, i know legacy helps at any school, im just wondering about the extent to which it helps at this particular school.

Make sure your dad attends all the alumni-get togethers and puts in some noticeable donations before you apply.

 

[Jonathan13180]

Yea, thats what i thought as well, money always helps. Thanks a lot for replying.

 

[Gleevec]

Originally posted by Jonathan13180
Yea, thats what i thought as well, money always helps. Thanks a lot for replying.

Yeah, if he works there or donates a ton of money or works on some school committees, its probably substantial. Otherwise, it probably wont matter too much.

 

[MabdulD]

Originally posted by wtwei02
Dude, i'm sure having the legacy will help, but if you wanna really take advantage of the legacy thing, your dad should have gone to jefferson. They'll pretty much take anyone if their parents went there...unless you got like a 17 on your MCAT on attempt number 14...and even then, they'll probably still interview you so that your parents keep donating...

Legacy and a 38 got me a spot on the waitlist, so it can't be that helpful...and, yes, my dad was pretty good with the donations.

On the plus side, they did refund my secondary application fee on account of the legacy thing. I'm sure those $75 will come in handy when I'm not in freaking med school next year.

Sorry. I'm slightly bitter.

 

[CaMD]

Legacy and a 38 got me a spot on the waitlist, so it can't be that helpful...and, yes, my dad was pretty good with the donations.

On the plus side, they did refund my secondary application fee on account of the legacy thing. I'm sure those $75 will come in handy when I'm not in freaking med school next year.

Sorry. I'm slightly bitter.

Hey MabdulD,
Dude. I just looked at your MD applicants profile and I'm totally confused about what happened to your application. What do you think went wrong?
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