Do legacy’s have any effect if the person in question is no longer at that university? For example if my great-grandfather was an associate professor a school would that help me at all for admission? I’m assuming it would not as the school doesn’t even have an option for that on the Common App.
I don’t think this gives away too much, but the school in question is Cornell University. My great-grandfather was quite accomplished in his field which is why I think it is worth a shot. But he is no longer alive and he isn’t as closely related as a parent or sibling.
Legacy’s not the same as faculty brat. Legacy means a family member - usually the parent, but some colleges include other family members. The advantage of having a relative on faculty is usually limited to a parent who is currently on payroll.
FWIW, this person , 5th generation legacy with a professor ancestor with a building named after him, did not ultimately get admitted.
http://cornellalumnimagazine.com/color-me-red/
Low stats and writing that article may have contributed…