I think the word "preferential" is not appropriate here

I think the word "preferential" is not appropriate here
by ufl (2019-03-18 14:33:14)

In reply to: Legacy applicants at ND are 2x more likely to be admitted posted by NavyJoe

It doesn't say that legacy applicants have a greater chance of admission than a non-legacy applicant for a given level of credentials. It says that the portion of all legacy applicants admitted is much greater than the portion of all non-legacy applicants admitted.

This might be a measure of loyalty. That is, for ND compared to other schools, a greater number of highly qualified sons and daughters apply.

The article mentions this as a problem for achieving ethnic and economic diversity (which it is). It doesn't attempt to assess whether legacy applicants get preferential treatment.

Replies:

Ok, I agree the article does not say that - NavyJoe 2019-03-18 14:45:42
- You can be skeptical, but that isn't data. * - NDWahoo 2019-03-18 18:09:28
  - In 2015, Legacy admit rate was 45%...20% for non-legacy (link) - NavyJoe 2019-03-18 18:24:22
    - that shows admit rates, not preferential treatment - NDWahoo 2019-03-19 09:13:19
- I don't have the data but I'm not so sure you're correct - ufl 2019-03-18 14:49:37