Mention family connection to a school?

john1234-1

My sister did her undergrad at one of the schools I plan on applying to and currently does research for the university. She is also applying to one of the school's PhD programs.

Part of the reason I bring this up is this school will be a reach for me. Is something like this even worth bothering to mention to the ad com? And if it is, what would be the best way to incorporate this into an application?

Thanks for your input

10000019

Depends on the school and the context. I don't even think you'll get a family alumni boost out of it. But I think in addressing why that school you could bring up how much you like the location from visiting the school.

john1234-1

@10000019 yeah that's what I was figuring Not a legacy (if that's even a thing in law school) But yeah I was thinking about bringing it up in a sort of why x manner to show a connection to the school.

Leah M B

Same as above. I don’t think it’s worth mentioning in general, except in maybe a Why X. Like if you are trying to convince a school that you are serious about it, you could say how much you like it and your sister has told you a lot about the school and area that makes it really appealing to you, as well as being close to a family member.

_oshun1_

I don’t think that talking about the undergrad school/campus would be helpful at all. Maybe you could mention it in one sentence in your Why X if it ties in with the rest of it.

Law school apps often ask if you have a family member who attended the law school specifically.