<p>Haven’t looked at the Common app…but…the couple of Fall 2011 entry apps I have looked at just ask about parent’s education, and there is no direct question about first generation. Maybe the common app asks???</p>
<p>A “true” definition of first generation won’t matter if it’s not the question that’s asked. If all that is filled out is parent’s education…many colleges will assume first generation for “preferential” purposes.</p>