<p>My friend is pretty smart (in my eyes) but has pretty low stats for Yale. He believes that although his stats are lower than the norm that because he has a brother there, he has some hope. At first I believed him because they do ask if you have siblings attending, but then I thought they asked that for finanical purposes instead. So what should I think? Do any of you know?</p>
<p>it'll help a little bit, cuz parents are then likely to donate</p>
<p>don't apply for FA tho =P</p>
<p>All I know is that a relative of my friend got rejected from harvard so he called up the admissions and told them his sister was currently attending there and he was accepted. I don't know whether it is for financial purposes.</p>
<p>There's a family from my middle school (we went to different high schools) and every single one of the siblings (four!) went to Chapman. They had a range of stats, and I do think having siblings there helped them. However, I think it's only a deciding factor if they're on the fence with you.</p>
<p>you guys are all helpful <strong><em>BUMP</em></strong></p>
<p>Corduroy, wouldn't they already know that? There's a spot for it on the app.</p>
<p>your right la montagne! I question your story too corduroy</p>
<p><em>BUMP</em> com'n Replies are good!</p>
<p>i just saw an archive usnews.com report my very topic you guys need to google it and check it out</p>
<p>Well, my mom and her six siblings all got in and went to Harvard...and I'm not sure they all would have gotten in if it wasn't a factor.
No, I'm not lying and that wasn't meant to come off as bragging, just explaining that from my point of view, it definitely seems like it's considered. I'm not sure they all did equally well, nor that some of them would have gotten in if the first few hadn't. </p>
<p>However, it was also much less competitive 30 years ago. Maybe they consider it less now that things are so much more cut throat? I mean, my mom had similar statistics to me and I'm not even thinking of applying to Harvard--I wouldn't get in. Admission's a lot more intense now.</p>
<p>Also, just a note--my mom's family wasn't really well off or anything--I mean, they've donated some to Harvard over the years, but not significantly more than seven unrelated people would have--certainly not enough for Harvard to favor them for economic reasons. My mom had to pay off loans and stuff after college, just like the rest of her family.</p>
<p>I think it's probably a deciding factor if admissions is on the fence about you. If it's between you and somebody whose profile is just like you, but you have a sibling there, they might choose you over the other person. It might be more of a factor if a parent has gone there though, because then (especially if they donated money in the past) they can really expect more donations. That is the main reason they favor families/relatives of alumni, right? For the money?</p>
<p>interesting</p>
<p>It might give you a boost at some places, it won't at others. From what I've been told (mostly anecdotal or in info sessions) is that it's not likely to lead to the acceptance of a student who would otherwise have no real shot. If your friend is already a good candidate for a Yale acceptance, it's just another factor in her favor. If she isn't, then hey, anything can happen, but she shouldn't stake anything on an acceptance. Also bear in mind that with a school as selective as Yale, even those with stats that are relatively "pretty low" are probably still well-qualified.</p>
<p>thanks a lot poetry girl and student615 your insight was great! Money is the Motivator. His brother is very involved in this campus wide diversity club too. soo well see</p>