<p>Does alumni relation matter if it's my cousin?</p>
<p>My cousin told me alumni relation doesn't matter unless a large sum of money was donated. Any second opinions?</p>
<p>Nope. Your cousin is right.</p>
<p>Pretty much. Nobody really cares (no offense) unless the alum had some sort of contribution, either academically (research) or fiscally ($$$$$).</p>