<p>Different colleges use different definitions of first gen. Some consider you first gen if neither of your parents ever attended college, others consider you first gen if neither of your parents earned a college degree.</p>
<p>You certainly have a chance at Ivy and other highly selective colleges just based on your academic record. That you have managed this level of accomplishment in what seems to be harrowing circumstances is pretty remarkable and will be noted. Are you going to write about this in an essay or is your guidance counselor able to address your circumstances in his letter?</p>
<p>Is there any money at all for college? Is need based aid going to cover all costs? Take a look at the list of colleges that offer guaranteed aid. You can use these for safety schools. You might put an application into UA because you will qualify for full tuition. Take a look at the UA forum and read the thread where the parents report some incredible opportunities and research awards their students have received there.
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I don’t do what are my chances because ivy’s just have too low of an admit rate for it to be predictable to any extent. You will also qualify for merit aid at many colleges. Do you have a good adviser at school to help you with this?</p>