Family Relation and Acceptance

Applying to College
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<p>There's a few colleges that aren't on my list, but I'm thinking about applying on the basis that family members have attended. I know my credentials won't apply to my family members that are alumni of Clemson, Harvard, Cambridge, UCLA, etc. but it's worth a shot.</p>

<p>How much does relation to an alumni help in one's acceptance to a college?</p>

2

<p>Depends on the family relationship and the school. Where your parents went matters to most of the schools on your list, but not to UCLA, for example.</p>

3

<p>Parents matter quite a bit and even to some of the best schools. Anything farther away doesn’t really matter.</p>

4

<p>Doesnt it hurt if your parent is an alumni at Cambridge?</p>