Are my chances of admission enhanced if a relative has attended Harvard?

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The application process is the same for all candidates. Among a group of similarly distinguished applicants, the children of Harvard College alumni/ae may receive an additional look.

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Are my chances of admission enhanced if a relative has attended Harvard?

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