Why does Stanford GSB ask if any ‘close relatives’ are also applying for the same MBA class? Would a cousin count and should I disclose this information, or will it factor against me?

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I’d take that to mean spouse or maybe sibling (which might improve your odds of both getting admitted for spouse, idk for sibling). I wouldn’t disclose cousin though. It’s totally plausible that you don’t even know your cousin is applying

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It’s a yield thing and a positive like C1 said. If your spouse or sibling and you both get in, that bodes well for your odds of accepting their offer

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