<p>Will having an alumni from Michigan help my chances in any way? My 9,10, and possibly 12th grade science teacher is an alum there and since she'll know me for 4 years, I want her to write a rec. So I'm wondering if just having her write a recommendation is a big help (relatively speaking) in admission just because its an alum and not a regular person</p>
<p>No, your teacher being an alum should have no bearing one way or the other on your chances.</p>