From legacy admissions, recruited athletes, and so-called ‘development’ candidates (applicants whose parents have made a sizeable donation), there are countless ways to legally bypass the standard admissions process. Yale is not an exception.


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From legacy admissions, recruited athletes, and so-called ‘development’ candidates (applicants whose parents have made a sizeable donation), there are countless ways to legally bypass the standard admissions process. Yale is not an exception.