<p>I really want to go to Northwestern in fall 2013 and I have a cousin that graduated from there in the early 2000s, I think. Do they count as alumni relation or help my chances at all? She went on a volleyball scholarship. Please help; need to know if I should put this on my application. Thanks.</p>
<p>No, but she can help you write your essay. That might help a very small amount.</p>