How Much Will My Status Help Me?

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<p>Hey everyone, I’m planning on applying to Brown in the fall ED with these stats:</p>

<p>White Male from New England
4.25 W/3.83 UW GPAs
2140 SAT (720 M 740 W 680 CR)- I will retake in Oct. to try for 2200+
SAT 2’s: 710 Bio, 730 USH, 780 M2C</p>

<p>I have ec’s, taking a couple AP’s like everyone else seems to be.</p>

<p>I also have a legacy status (mom) and here’s a list of others in my family who went to Brown:
Grandfather (Mom’s Father), Great Grandfather (Mom’s Grandfather), Uncle (Mom’s Brother), Uncle (Dad’s Brother), 2 Cousins, and 1 Cousin who is currently enrolled.</p>

<p>So does the idea of a possible 4th generation Brown student intrigue the ADCOMS?</p>

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<p>Holy ****. 4th generation legacy? yea you have a great shot.</p>

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<p>Id say it will only help you if your family has been active in their alumni networks and/or given a lot of money to the school.</p>

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<p>It will help you, but not a whole lot unless your family donates a lot.</p>

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<p>Be forewarned, several legacies in my area were not admitted, and in at least one case it was a double legacy with active alumni parents.</p>