<p>Is having a sibling who graduated recently considered a legacy? Do you think it could have a positive impact?</p>
<p>Yes, siblings are considered legacies. </p>
<p>It helps, but not that much. The applicant must still be uber-qualified, with a rigorous curriculum, high stats, good recommendations and strong school/community involvement or ECs. Being a legacy doesn’t help if all the boxes aren’t checked. The legacy acceptance rate is at least twice that of the regular admit rate, perhaps as high as three times – but the majority of legacies are denied.</p>
<p>Wow, I hope you’re right. How do you know?</p>
<p>I apologize, I don’t know what being a Senior Member means.</p>
<p>And, thank you for your prompt response!</p>
<p>He knows because he is a brown alum and parent (I believe) and has been interviewing for brown for many years.</p>
<p>Senior members are simply people who have posted over 1,000 times</p>
<p>Thank you. You’re both kind to be available to answer questions and allay some stress.</p>