A descendant of the university's founder...do you say something or do they already know?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:White privilege on steroids?

+1. Basically, you're hoping for "blood right" admission into the university, which is pretty disgusting. The university itself is not important to your family, since you aren't alum. You don't live nearby. And it seems like you really have very little connection to the institution aside from genetic ties. Your child seems like a strong candidate. I would allow her to mention it during an interview, but not in the application. The principle you are playing with here is the same as eugenics--we share the same genes, so we are superior candidates.

Indeed.

Oh jeebus on a pogo stick again.

It’s just an interesting fact. Whether it matters or not is up to the adcom. I am guessing it probably won’t. The idea that the applicant is suggesting something like eugenics is incorrect and incredibly stupid. Sorry, but it is.

[Anonymous]

I think if it's a grandfather or great-grandfather, I would mention it. Beyond, that, it's probably insignificant. Once you get to the 2nd great grandfather level and beyond, the founder probably has hundreds, if not thousands of descendants.

[Anonymous]

If it doesn’t fit anywhere else I’d putt n additional info section with a comment about how the historical link was key to child’s interest. But definitely mention it. It won’t hurt.