After July 1, the University of Virginia and other public institutions in the state will no longer be able to give an admissions advantage to students who are connected to alums or donors.The new law requires schools to stop giving an admissions advantage to applicants with connections to alums and donors.
"Gov. Youngkin has consistently advocated for merit-based admissions to Virginia's colleges and universities," said Christian Martinez, a spokesperson with the governor's office."In Virginia, students can be encouraged to know their hard work and academic career will be recognized on its merit.
But not everyone is in a rush to abandon legacy: Just last week, Brown University in Rhode Island announced that after a review, it would keep legacy admissions in place and"'Saturday Night Live' lampoons GOP Sen.