Can I get in? Should I apply? HELP!

<p>Howdy everyone new kid here. Ok, so I just found out theres a SLIGHT chance I'm related to some really rich old lady who could MAYBE help me get into Yale. I'd have no problem applying except for 2 things. 1 my teacher and counselor recs arent sent in, and wont be sent in till a week past the date at the soonest and 2 Its unclear if this woman can/will help me. Should I still apply? Im not sure Im Yale quality anyway</p>

<p>GPA: 3.65 uweighted, 4.1 weighted
ACT: 33
Pretty decent extra ciriculars and essays, but nothing that would sent an admissions officer into shock.</p>

<p>Advice greatly appreciated! Thanks yall</p>

<p>Being simply related to some random relative will not help, unless she has some insane title (think President, some Congress person, famous CEO, the Queen… etc). </p>

<p>Unless she is willing to donate millions, yes millions of dollars (aka enough for a new building or something lol) with the stipulation that you will be admitted, then the chance is very minimal that she would be any help to you.</p>

<p>Otherwise, you’d probably have as much of a chance as any applicant, which is not much since the admit rate is 5%. It depends on what type of EC’s you have, though your GPA is really on the low side. Lol, sorry for my bluntness and good luck</p>