As a transfer student I am just wondering what kind of bearing knowing someone who works at the university could be. The person I know is my cousin and she is a director of administration of some sort. I believe I am a competitive applicant but I am out of state so by knowing her would that help me get an acceptance into the school?
the college is University of Colorado - Boulder
2007-07-13 21:37:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
No. Normally getting into school is a matter of what you know, not who you know. At most private schools, there is something called a legacy student, which is someone given special consideration because their parents went to that school, but a cousin won't count, not to mention that the University of Colorado-Boulder is a public school and won't pay any attention to legacy students.
2007-07-13 22:09:44 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Who you know is very important but I don't think a director position holds too much weight. If you were related to someone on the board of directors or a major donor then your relationship would matter.
2007-07-15 05:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by MISS KNIGHT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that does not work.
Entry into any university or insitution of school or application for a job is based on your relavent certificates and conduct.
Do consider.
2007-07-14 04:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋