<p>On the application, there’s a box asking for “If any members of your family have been associated with the University of Chicago, list their names, relationship to you, and connection with the University.” and there’s an asterisk (required to answer). Would it hurt my chances if I don’t have legacy. How should I answer? (just put “no”?)</p>
<p>No, it won’t hurt your chances. Yes, you should answer it honestly. It’s not a deal breaker for your application.</p>
<p>Well, if you don’t have any legacy, of course you should put “no.” Even if it were going to hurt your chances significantly, would that make you consider marking “yes”?</p>
<p>No one part of any college application will bring you down.</p>
<p>If you did put yes, and you were admitted then they might revoke your admittance because you lied. I read somewhere that about 70% of rescinded admission offers are because applicants lied on the application.</p>
<p>Legacy has little influence at Chicago. I was once told it may even hurt; a legacy should know more about the College and show it.</p>