<p>I was wondering, what is the significance of being a first generation college applicant? I am the first in my family to apply to a four year college, but we are middle class, so I have not had to overcome any serious economic hurdles. Does being the first in the family to go to college still qualify as a "hook", or is it not that important? Also, my dad went to community college for two years. Does that disqualify me from being first generation? Any input is appreciated.</p>
<p>it disqualifies you if your dad got a degree?</p>
<p>I'm a first generation college student along with my sister - I would like to know as well. How much of a hook is it?</p>
<p>Ok. It's a pretty decent sized hook. HOWEVER, if you're an asian person who thinks that because your parents went to college in Asia but not here, that is NOT first generation. It includes colleges WORLD WIDE></p>
<p>First of all being first generation is only a very small tip factor (not an advantage, just a tip) and is usually taken into consideration with other factors (low income, under performing school, student working or taking care of siblings, etc).</p>
<p>Remember, there are some students who even though they may be first generations, they come from very affluent backgrounds and have been given every advantage so being a first generation gives then no tip factor.</p>
<p>First-Generation Students: Undergraduates Whose Parents Never
Enrolled in Postsecondary Education </p>
<p><a href="http://nces.ed.gov/pubs98/98082.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://nces.ed.gov/pubs98/98082.pdf</a></p>
<p>p.s. if you dad went to community college you are not considered a first generation. IF your parents attended college outside of the u.s. you are not a first generation college student.</p>
<p>It's not a hook at all, as Sybbie says it's a small hook factor. And it's a tip mostly if you're a first gen urm living in poverty.</p>