January 19, 2007

When Legacies Are a College's Lifeblood

By ELIZABETH F. FARRELL

To attract better applicants, many institutions are doing more to court the children of alumni

Every other summer, Sewanee: the University of the South invites a handful of prospective students to take an exclusive tour of its campus and surroundings, in Tennessee. Forget routine visits to dormitories and dining halls; this excursion includes scenic hikes, caving expeditions, and a chance to ring the bells in the historic Breslin Tower, a 120-year-old campus landmark.

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