How much do you think it counts to have a sibling at the school you are applying to?

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<p>Does having a sibling at a school really mean that much? How much does it really count for in getting in? I do realize that if there are two great students who are neck in neck, applying from the same school, and one has a sibling, that student would get in over the other? Why do you think that is? Is it school loyalty and reputation or something else? Do you think that it is possible for an B student with a sibling to get over an A student?</p>

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<p>You probably already know the answer to this question.</p>

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<p>different schools privilege legacies differently. a sibling counts (i think everywhere) as a legacy</p>

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<p>Nooooooooooo… </p>

<p>At most schools you are only a legacy if your parents or grandparents (some colleges) attended. I have never heard of a sibling counting as a legacy.</p>

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<p>[Legacy</a> Status - Definition of Legacy Status in College Admissions](<a href=“http://collegeapps.about.com/od/glossaryofkeyterms/g/legacy-status.htm]Legacy”>Understanding Legacy Status for College Admissions)</p>

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<p>It’s not considered legacy, parents would have to have gone for it to be considered so. However it is a factor that is taken into consideration and would help you if you were on the edge.</p>

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<p>I might be wrong, but I was told at several LACs that “direct family members” count as legacies (and that includes siblings).</p>

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<p>oh, ok, it varies by schools then.</p>

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<p>Definitely varies by school. But for the most part, siblings don’t officially count as legacies. But they are taken into account :p</p>