<p>Will it help a lot if my grandpa attended and taught at Columbia (he is now dead)? Or will it only help a little? Thanks!</p>
<p>It’s a small detail they will consider.</p>
<p>It will be a minor bump, though such small boosts can be significant for those who are borderline.</p>
<p>You’re not technically a legacy, since Columbia defines legacy as “child of graduate of Columbia College or SEAS.” But it can’t hurt you!</p>