<p>I asked this question before but got a whole lot of unrelated answers and a whole corruption in US government debate. So I hope you guys don't mind if I repost but I am just going to make things a little clearer.</p>
<p>My father is in the Michigan House of Representatives. He has been meeting a lot of people who work for the universities. I am wondering can this be beneficial to me in the admission process or would it bad if he were to get involved. Now I am not talking about anything illegal just maybe a recommendation from a co-worker or him talking to an admission counselor saying I am interested in applying. Would you find anything morally or legally wrong with that. </p>
<p>Now the last post went on to say something about it is illegal to use taxpayer money to get you into a college. I am putting a stop to that before it starts. This does NOT involve any taxpayer money.</p>
<p>It's a double edged sword. Most professionals will eschew people who name drop. Frankly it's tacky.</p>
<p>Why do you feel you need an extra boost? Are your metrics marginal?</p>
<p>Finally, I'm not going to slag you but know that your situation just angers others who don't have the connection. Don't be surprised of the previous response.</p>
<p>honestly it probably means nothing. If he was a U.S senator than it would, but just someone in the Michigan House of Representatives, I doubt it. What could matter however is who he knows at colleges, like at a Michigan state. Influential people who can write letters on your behalf.</p>
<p>My friend's uncle was the head of the state police force in our state and when he got waitlisted at one of his schools, he had his uncle get the governor to right him a recommendation. The school put him on a special priority list. So, it may help for in-state schools.</p>