relevance of alumni in immediate family?

[aliciawho]

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I live in NYC and am hoping to attend SUNY Downstate, which is where my "daddy" went for his medical education. Should this be perceived as a possible advantage to me during the admissions process? What are possible reasons they'd ask about it on app?

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[stoic]

I live in NYC and am hoping to attend SUNY Downstate, which is where my "daddy" went for his medical education. Should this be perceived as a possible advantage to me during the admissions process? What are possible reasons they'd ask about it on app?

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I think that it's an advantage. How much of an advantage probably varies from school to school and by how much Daddy gives to the alumni association each year.

 

[Alexander99]

I live in NYC and am hoping to attend SUNY Downstate, which is where my "daddy" went for his medical education. Should this be perceived as a possible advantage to me during the admissions process? What are possible reasons they'd ask about it on app?

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It depends. Who's your "daddy?"

 

[aliciawho]

It depends. Who's your "daddy?"

actually I'm hoping that who he became after med school never really comes to light. he destroyed his career right here in Manhattan in a rather prominent way. as far as I know he wasn't part of any alumni "giving" effort... but there's a lot I don't know.

 

[DieselPetrolGrl]

ummmm i'd mention it but not comment on it in any questionable ways
im just going to plug in some kind of " my parents have taught and worked here..blah blah.. i grew up with a strong respect and admiration for your school" type of statement if they question me

 

[exmike]

it seemed about half the schools asked. I dont see how they could figure it out out if you didnt tell them though. Unless your last name is slothchasinmarkerburger or something.