How important is First Generation College student?

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<p>Hi,
How important is being a First Generation College Student in terms of college admissions, especially at the Ivy Leagues? I am currently Valedictorian, a full IB student with a 4.8 gpa and 1870 sat's (boo!) I am also a First Generation College Student. Will FGCS really help me with admissions?</p>

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<p>it would really help you out. but you should still try for 2000+ on the SATs. Great GPA though!</p>

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<p>any other opinions? :)</p>

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<p>Yea, it helps some but it won't keep admissions from noticing your SAT.</p>

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<p>bumpity---bump!</p>

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<p>The first two people pretty much said it all. It'll factor into your admissions, but you still need to raise that SAT quite a bit to compliment your high GPA and valedictorian status.</p>