Increase chances of acceptance?

[jspwinter]

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I don't think this has been asked but my cousin graduated from a pharmacy school mebbe back in the 90's and I'm planning on applying to the same school. Would it increase my chances of being accepted if I list her as an alumna or is that even requested on the application?

 

[no-see-um]

I don't think this has been asked but my cousin graduated from a pharmacy school mebbe back in the 90's and I'm planning on applying to the same school. Would it increase my chances of being accepted if I list her as an alumna or is that even requested on the application?

Depends on the school. PharmCAS application? I don't remember ever seeing that. Perhaps you could work it into your personal statement. Usually first-degree relatives are what schools look for when it comes to 'legacies'. A cousin who went to a school would probably not give you much of a leg up, unless you could explain how that impacted your decision in a personal statement (without seeming like you're trying to butter them up).

 

[FLPharm2Be]

I don't think this has been asked but my cousin graduated from a pharmacy school mebbe back in the 90's and I'm planning on applying to the same school. Would it increase my chances of being accepted if I list her as an alumna or is that even requested on the application?

One of my supplements asked about relatives who were pharmacists. So, I guess some schools are interested. Your school will probably ask on their supplement app (for a PharmCAS school) or application if they are interested.

 

[Rumplestiltazepam]

I seriously doubt it will do anything for you except give you something to talk about in interview and on an essay for a reason why you want to be a pharmacist or go to that school.