<p>Is it okay to mention I’m a legacy in an alum interview?
Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>There’s no prohibition about it. I’m sure if you’re asked what you know of the college, saying that Mom or Dad attended and/or you toured as a kid won’t be an issue one way or another – it’s not boasting. It’s just your life.</p>
<p>One of thing alums look for is “interest”…that you are a legacy would indicate some interest.</p>
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Sometimes. But not always. My alma mater, for which I used to interview, doesn’t consider an applicant’s interest in the college.
Though I’d expect that if it counted as “interest,” the college or university would already be taking it into account. After all, they’ll know from the Common Application whether one or both of catching’s parents are alumni.</p>
<p>As T26E4 said, there’s no reason not to talk about being the son or daughter of a graduate, but I don’t think you need to go way out of your way to bring it up during the interview.</p>