“America is a land of opportunity, not a land of aristocracy,” Sen. Young said. “Legacy admissions restrict opportunities for many bright and talented young Americans and provide an unmerited advantage to the most connected individuals in our society. Our bill will end legacy preferences in the admissions process and promote upward mobility for Americans of all backgrounds.” Preferential treatment is defined as making admissions decisions or providing benefits based on an applicant’s relationship with alumni or donors as the determinative factor. Additionally, S. 5116 would require a comprehensive feasibility study to assess improving data collection regarding the influence of legacy and donor relationships on admissions decisions, states the summary.