This is kind of dumb, but I just found out that the AO for my region majored in the same major I listed on my app. It’s not like a generic major either like bio or econ, but it’s specific to a culture. I basically centered my whole application around my intended major and it just so happens that she also has done the programs I stated I want to do. Obviously this doesn’t really play a role in admissions, but is this something in my favor/makes me stand out over other applicants?
No. It is coincidental to your application, which will stand on its own merits.