<p>shore, its common knowledge. but in the viewbook columbia sent me (or is that not what youre going for) they explicitly say it pleases them when children of alumni apply.
if you really want it-- [Harvard</a> College Admissions Office: frequently asked questions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/utilities/faq/admissions/app_pols/index.html]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/utilities/faq/admissions/app_pols/index.html)</p>
<p>“Among a group of similarly distinguished applicants, the daughters and sons of College alumni/ae may receive an additional look.”</p>