<p>title says it all</p>
<p>I think the supplement only allows room to show parents or grandparents who attended, but on the common application for one of the beginning sections (I can’t remember), there’s one part where you mention any siblings you have and where they go to/went to college. The admissions office will see that and that’ll give you a little boost, though not as much as actual legacy.</p>
<p>gotcha, but I meant in the essays, would it be beneficial or simply flaunting an unnecessary point?</p>
<p>Well, in some cases, it might work. For example, if you heard a lot about Cornell from your sister (eg. “I want to go to Cornell because my Sister told me about…”). Otherwise, I don’t think it’s necessary since they would already know from the other parts of the Common App.</p>
<p>i don’t think its necessary…</p>
<p>I don’t think so unless the supplement essay is about your sister. You will indicate where your sister is attending school in the family section of common application. Admission people don’t want to read redundant information.</p>
<p>Err… Not in the essay. Isn’t there somewhere you can check mark, “Relative is going to college” –> “Name: _____”?</p>
<p>It might work if you can give specific and concrete reasons as to how your sister going has motivated you to attend and the details/insights she has given that make you believe you are an excellent fit for CU.</p>
<p>that’s only for older generations. The application gives examples of parents, grandparents, and great grand parents.</p>