<p>Does being a first generation college student help your chances of being accepted into colleges?(esp. state colleges) I am an only child, and neither of my parents attended college.</p>
<p>From what I understand, being a first year college applicant doesn’t add weight or take weight from your transcript/ application. In any case, it would help you get more FINaid or money toward schools.</p>
<p>State colleges, by and large, admit solely on metrics (GPA, SATs). A factor such as being 1st generation would only be evaluated in scenarios where an admissions committee admits by holistic factors. </p>
<p>The answer is: for you, it won’t be any tip</p>
<p>it helps when applying to uc’s and privates. You can say something about you being the first in your family to go to college in your personal statement.</p>
<p>Depends on the school. Some state schools do give points for first gen, I know some UCs do but you need to check school by school. The biggest advantage is at elite schools that have traditionally had few first gen/low income students.</p>