<p>Just curious,</p>
<p>I know there are countless posts regarding the "general" concept, but I couldn't find an answer to this. My parents are not directly associated with Harvard College, but my aunt is a Harvard College graduate. Also, my grandfather aided a Harvard professor in his research at the Widener Library. Any benefit for me?</p>
<p>Please don't hate on me for posting this.</p>
<p>Nope. The only alma mater information they care about is your direct parents and any siblings. Sorry.</p>
<p>Really? It’s right there in Harvard College Admissions’ FAQ:</p>
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<p>[Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: Frequently Asked Questions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/faq.html#25]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/faq.html#25)</p>
<p>As exultationsy said, neither of those connections will help you with admission to Harvard College.</p>
<p>Interestingly enough, alum connection is not something Harvard supplement questions unlike other schools. So the only way they can track that is by using the parent credentials on common app.</p>
<p>I assume that most legacy applicants find a way to “slip that” into an essay.</p>
<p>It makes very little difference. It is a tie-breaker that’s all. As “hooks”–for Harvard it isn’t a very strong one…</p>
<p>Like etondad said, it may or may not be considered legacy, but it probably won’t help as a hook.</p>