<p>Would Harvard and other comparable universities view me as a 1st generation applicant if one of my parents matriculated to a state college but dropped out before receiving a degree? Also does it matter if a grandparent received a degree?</p>
<p>If neither of your parents has a four-year degree, then you are first-gen. Your grandparents’ education does not matter, nor do your aunts and uncles,’ your siblings,’ etc.</p>
<p>Thanks Phantas! Does anyone else have an opinion? Does it matter that my mom was enrolled in college but never got a 4 year degree?</p>
<p>no 2nd opinions?</p>
<p>Ivy - I believe that you have been given the correct answer already.</p>