<p>I was wondering if my step-grandfather going to Northwestern makes me a legacy. never known the real one. if no, that really sucks because the rest of my family went to public school! thanks guys</p>
<p>Hmm. Aren't step-parents usually considered legacies? It would make sense then that you could put your step-grandfather if that so happened to be true. </p>
<p>It couldn't hurt you put it down on your application if you can. Just know that alumni relations don't really come into play unless that relation donates a large sum of money to the college/university or is an important political or social figure <em>cough</em> George Bush and his son <em>cough</em> :)</p>
<p>^ agreed .</p>