<p>I've heard that legacies are only if you're the child of the graduate of a given university. However, my uncle graduated from Princeton, and since then has been pretty involved with alumni-related things. He does interviews, donates some money, etc. He said that he will definitely write a letter of rec on my behalf and send it in, and that he thinks it'll probably boost my chances at least somewhat. However, since I am his neice, not his child, will I still be considered a "legacy" or no?</p>
<p>typically, legacy pertains to immediate family only (mother, father, sibs), so i don't think you're considered a legacy, but the letter of rec will maybe help you.</p>
<p>bump please :)</p>
<p>la di da di da...any opinions would be great...</p>
<p>You cannot claim to be a legacy. You're not one. It would be like claiming to be his child; no matter how close you are, you're not his child. His recommendation may help you, however.</p>
<p>His recommedation will only help if he gives 7 figure donations to the school, otherwise he's just one of the 1000's of alums trying to get a friend of a friend in.</p>
<p>It won't help and bandit_TX points out, but obviously the school means a lot to your uncle. So don't try to argue with him or tell him not to bother. Let him write the letter, thank him sincerely, and keep peace in your family!</p>