<p>I'm an up and coming senior and am starting the application process for colleges. My sister just graduated from NU this year. </p>
<p>I know parents who attend the university carry weight in the admission decision, but could a sibling possibly up my chances? She was very successful academically, if that counts for anything. </p>
<p>My stats are similar to hers when she applied, but I have noticed a trend at Northwestern where each year it gets harder and harder to get in.</p>
<p>My understanding is that being a sibling does count. Not a lot, but some. There are a lot of sibling pairs at Northwestern.</p>
<p>My son was admitted ED, and his big sister was a 2009 grad. Although I have to say my sons grades, scores and batting average were all higher than his sisters…</p>
<p>“Back in the day”, D was one of 2500 admits with 10,000 apps. Last year, S was one of 2500 with 32,000 apps. Pretty scary stats, but S wanted NU ever since jr high, so ED was an easy decision for him.</p>
<p>Good luck with whatever you decide.</p>