Education · 03/29/2025

Georgetown University piloted the Common Application and re-evaluated standardized tests and legacy admissions based on two years of data analysis. Research indicates that eliminating legacy admissions has a limited impact on student body composition, but legacy admissions may exacerbate educational inequity. This reform aims to enhance admissions fairness and transparency, providing a reference for other universities. Georgetown's data-driven approach seeks to diversify its student population and address concerns about privilege in higher education admissions. The university hopes this will lead to a more equitable and representative student body.