How much help does being a legacy give? If any at all.

<p>[2011-12</a> First-time, first-year (freshman) admission, Common Data Set, University Enrollment - Northwestern University](<a href=“http://enrollment.northwestern.edu/common-data/2011-12/c.html]2011-12”>http://enrollment.northwestern.edu/common-data/2011-12/c.html)</p>

<p>It puts alumnus relation as “considered”. It surely won’t hurt you, but in essence you’d need more than the legacy status to get you through.</p>

<p>All the best.</p>