<p>I am very unclear as to how closely related a person must be in order to be considered a legacy. Would an uncle count? Also, are business or law school legacies relevant for undergraduate admissions?</p>
<p>my understanding is that it really needs to be a parent for it to have a significant impact although i guess legacy includes all familial relationships to the alumni -- if i were you and i had an uncle or something who went to the school, i would just have him write a letter on your behalf, and call the school to see if that counts technically as 'legacy'</p>
<p>your parents for undergrad is most significant i think maybe grad, maybe grandparents a little bit.</p>
<p>It depends on the school and, given that, the school may or may not consider it.</p>
<p>What does the application ask? Some ask if a parent went to the school. Others ask if any family member went to the school. Whatever the application asks will give you an idea of what the school considers important.</p>
<p>It depends on how much money your relative has given to the school. :D</p>
<p>each school varies</p>
<p>Do public institutions like the UCs have "legacy" systems?</p>