First Generation College

Applying to College
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<p>Does this hook include people whose parents have attended university only in 3rd world countries, and not the USA, Canada, etc?</p>

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<p>Yes, a college is a college.</p>

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<p>If your parents attended a college outside the U.S. but did not earn a bachelors degree (or its approximate equivalent), then some U.S. institutions will consider you to be “first-gen.” (Same is true of parents who attended U.S. colleges but didn’t earn a bachelors degree.)</p>

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<p>sorry I opened my mouth too quick, but here is the def.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.lavc.edu/research/News/FirstGenMar04.pdf[/url]”>http://www.lavc.edu/research/News/FirstGenMar04.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>First Generation is not a “hook” – by definition something that colleges are actively searching for. First generation status is a consideration in some colleges’ holistic evaluations of applicants. </p>

<p>You don’t seem to fall under the definition regardless of how you’re hoping to stretch it. But it doesn’t help much at all since it’s certainly not a hook.</p>

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<p>Actually, that’s not true … admission officials often are seeking first-gen applicants, especially those whom they believe will bring a fresh perspective to campus … i.e., students from blue-collar backgrounds.</p>

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<p>Hijacking the thread here:
One parent never attended college, while the other one recently (last year) received their B.A. Would I still be considered 1st generation? In terms of practicality, I think I still would be, since I haven’t really benefited in the traditional sense from having a parent attend college. Thoughts?</p>

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<p>Interesting situation. While most colleges won’t code you as “First Gen” (and you probably won’t qualify for any private scholarships aimed at those who are the first in their families to attend college), you might have an interesting essay topic here … i.e., watching your mom or dad go through college as an adult. This way, too, admission officials would be able to take your circumstances into consideration when evaluating your application, and you might be accorded some of the same wiggle room that is often given to those who parents never went to college at all (e.g., leeway with test scores or course selection).</p>