How much do connections actually help regarding acceptance?

My parents grew up and attended college outside of the US, so I’m not 100% on the college system here. I am interested in applying early decision to a university where my dad is a tenured associate professor and my brother is a recent alumni. I am within the range of accepted students, but am curious to know just how much these connections would help/affect my chances of admission? Any thoughts are helpful!

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