What if I am a “Legacy” candidate or a student athlete?

If you are a “Legacy” applicant or an athlete who is being scouted, it is often advisable to apply early to show that you are very serious about a particular school. Legacy students have parents (or grandparents) who are alumni of the school. Athletes who want to play for Division I schools, particularly, want to be sure that they are considered and accepted for the few slots on the team before other qualified athletes take the slots.