Legacy students are students whose parents or grandparents attended the same college. There are a few benefits to being a legacy student:

• Legacy students may have a higher chance of being accepted to the college. Colleges often give preferential treatment to legacy students.
• Legacy students may be eligible for special scholarships. Many colleges offer scholarships to legacy students.
• Legacy students may have an easier time adjusting to college. Legacy students often have a support system of family and friends who can help them adjust to college.