<p>Well, that's pretty much my question. I have respectable grades, great SAT, and paid internships. Both my parents attended/graduated from NYU in the 70s, and so did my aunt. They all remain active as NYU Alumni.</p>
<p>However, I heard from some people that colleges only consider "legacies" to be parents who attended UNDERGRADUATE, not graduate, and that being an NYU alumni from the 70s isn's the "same" as an NYU alumni today... is this true? God, I hope not!</p>
<p>Lol...well, considering most people's parents will have graduated in the 70s, it would nullify a lot of legacies if only more recent alumni helped your legacy status.</p>
<p>I meant, some said that the "NYU from the 70s isn't the same as NYU today, hence being an alumni then...</p>
<p>Nevertheless, I don't agree with that at all.</p>
<p>The answer to your topic question is "it might".</p>
<p>The definition of "legacy" varies from college to college. Many favor UGrad over Grad, but NYU does not seem to do this (at least in writing). Some colleges consider grandparents or aunts/uncles. NYU does not. Siblings, although not considered legacies, do help.</p>
<p>Most schools count Legacies as direct lineal people. Parents count, 70's don't hurt at all. Do you expect you parent to have a UG degree in the 90's? Legacies with a strong record of donations help. Doesn't have to be break the bank either, just a good commitment to the school.</p>