If your parent went to a college that you apply to, does that increase your chances?

My mom and her brother (my uncle) both graduated from Tufts. Does this increase my chances of getting in?If your parent went to a college that you apply to, does that increase your chances?
Many schools give preference to those with relatives who graduated there since these kids will have a higher chance of accepting their offer to attend.





According to Princetonreview.com, the importance of alumni/ae relations at Tufts is rated ';considered,'; making it about as important in admissions as things like the interview and minority status. Follow the link to see more.If your parent went to a college that you apply to, does that increase your chances?
Neither of my parents attended college. They both have high school diplomas. I was still able to get into a good university. Chances are that if your parents went to college you may be more likely to attend because of values. Many times they do not look at family history unless your family has donated a nice chunk of change to the university. Study and work hard, that's what is going to get you in.
I believe it does, apply and see what happens. Good Luck!
Yes, it does increase your chances. With some other schools, especially public universities, it helps little or not at all, but it definitely help with private schools.
Depends on the school. MIT does not consider it, but Harvard definitely does. Call Tufts admissions office and ask them if they give preference to children of alums. They will answer you honestly and will now more about Tufts than anyone who answers here.
Yes, it usually helps. Especially if they were good students, or they were active alumni, or they contributed money. It also tells the school that you have a higher level of understanding of what the schools about compared to most applicants.
Especially if they were generous to the school.