<p>Indeed, anyone from this forum can answer that question. We’ve answered it dozens of times. (That’s why there’s a search function!)</p>
<p>The answer is, no, a grandparent doesn’t help. </p>
<p>Here’s what Harvard says on its own web site (another place you should have searched):</p>
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<p>[Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: Frequently Asked Questions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/faq.html#25]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/faq.html#25)</p>
<p>So, Harvard says only parents count, and only if they’re graduates of Harvard College (not graduates of one of the graduate or professional schools), and even then, the legacy connection is worth only “an additional look.”</p>
<p>I believe the “additional look” part. A lot of legacies do get into Harvard, but many, many more don’t.</p>
<p>What Harvard doesn’t say, but I believe nonetheless, is that there may also be some kind of bump for students who have a sibling who’s a Harvard College student or alum. But that’s just a hunch of mine.</p>
<p>And no benefit for a grandparent, sorry. Unless your grandparent is a Kennedy…</p>