<p>"Are you the first generation in your family to attend college?" This is a yes/no question on USC's application.</p>
<p>If both parents attended college but neither has a four year degree, does anyone know for sure the right way to answer this question? I know in this case you're considered first generation by most colleges, but the fact USC asks whether either parent "attended" college has me wondering how to answer this question.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for any help.</p>
<p>attended would lead me to believe "no"</p>
<p>Just say: both attended, neither received a degree.</p>
<p>socks: thats hard to say on a yes/no app</p>
<p>I would say no</p>
<p>i feel like there was somewhere on the application that asked you for more information on your parents' education... bc i remember filling out the schools my parents went to/the degrees they earned. so say "no" and then explain in more detail where they ask.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies. There is a question that asks what colleges your parents attended, but it doesn't ask what degrees, if any, they received.</p>