Should I add this in somewhere on my college application to UNC Chapel Hill?

Applying to College
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<p>North Carolina Resident</p>

<p>Many members of my family not including either of my parents or siblings have attended UNC Chapel Hill. My grandmother who is still alive today was apart of the UNC Class of 1946, and I even have found the yearbook from the year that she was a senior. My grandmothers husband (my grandfather) also attended UNC Chapel Hill. They thing I mainly wanted to ask about was whether I should mention that one of my ancestors James Hogg played an important role in the start of UNC Chapel Hill </p>

<p>Here is an excerpt from an article</p>

<p>“Hogg had long been interested in education. When Hillsborough founded its first academy, Science Hall, in 1779, he was a chief benefactor and trustee. Ten years later, The University of North Carolina formed its first board of trustees and named Hogg a member. For the next thirteen years Hogg played a critical role in the formation and development of the university. He presented to the board a gift of 20,000 acres in western Tennessee from General Benjamin Smith to enhance the school’s endowment. In November 1792 he was one of the commissioners charged with the selection of a suitable site for the school. When Chapel Hill was chosen, Hogg organized the donation of 1,390 acres from the residents of the area. He remained active in university affairs until he was felled by a stroke in 1802.”</p>

<p>Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Should I mention these things in college applications?</p>

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<p>That would count as legacy, so they would probably see it where you put family history on your application</p>

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<p>Thanks! Do you think including this will improve my chances considering I have a good GPA and decent SAT scores?</p>

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<p>I am guessing but I would focus your essays on who you are and less about who your ancestors were. One of the purposes of the essays is to give you a chance to express who you are.</p>

<p>I do know that the essays are very important.</p>

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<p>I think I would add this in to the family information section. Not in my essays</p>

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<p>Do legacy or hooks even really matter when applying in state to UNC?</p>

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<p>It seems not. Only for out of state…</p>

<p><a href=“Undergraduate Admissions”>http://admissions.unc.edu/information-for-parents/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<li><p>“Because we maintain close ties with our alumni and value their commitment to the University, we do ask about alumni ties on our application. For non-resident children of alumni (those whose mother, father, step-father, or step-mother attended Carolina), family ties to the University may be used in our final admission decision. Please note that legacy status cannot be derived from siblings, grandparents, or other extended family.”</p></li>
<li><p>“Family ties for the children of alumni within North Carolina are not considered in our final decisions.” </p></li>
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<p>So basically I should not mention any of the information I wrote above in my original post? @Lilliana330‌ </p>

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<p>@carolinagirl96 Nope. Since it’s not considered, it would look as if you were grasping at straws. Sorry /: Focus on enhancing the rest of your application!</p>

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<p>Thanks! I will definitely focus on the other parts</p>

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<p>^ No problem (:</p>