<p>I was finally able to submit my online app. yesterday and i thought that everything was perfect. Well....not exactly. You see, I called my dad to tell him the good news and he said "I hope you didn't mention that your mother and I went to college. We just told you guys that to motivate you". What the H***! OMG! Besides the total, blatant lie they told me, I carried it onto my application. What should I do? Am I totally over?</p>
<p>....Wow...Well that's certainly a unique situation...Anyway, I don't know what I would do. I think I would just let it go. Or I suppose you could call them and tell them you marked the wrong thing on your application for your parents level of education.</p>
<p>My understanding is that colleges ask about your parents educational level because they sometimes give preference to students who are first generation university applicants. So while saying your parents attended college when they did not may take away that possible 'edge' it should not otherwise be relevant. Unless you said they attended the school you are applying to - in which case it could definitely raise some questions.</p>
<p>Unique situation? It's downright crazy! Maybe i'm freaking out because i'm still trying to recover. It hurts being lied to, you know? Well, I guess i am the first person in my family to go to college. <em>deep sigh</em>. Do you think that this will hurt me?</p>
<p>And no..I didn't say that they went to NYU. Thank goodness... I would have to disown my parents if they told me that lie.</p>
<p>I think it's up to you to tell them or just let it go. Especially because when you signed the application you said that it was factually accurate "to the best of your knowledge." So it's not like YOU were lying the the school. I'm sorry about the situation though. If you're still worried I would just call the office and make the correction, who knows, maybe it will give you an edge and maybe it wont</p>
<p>I think your parents did you a big disservice by placing you in an embarrassing situation, to say the least. I agree with swimcatsmom's assessment - you lost a bit of an edge by saying that your parents attended college when they actually did not. That being said, I'd talk to your guidance counselor to see what they have to say - it might be worth it to correct that mistake, provided you provide adequate explanation for the mistake.</p>
<p>call them, because going as a first college generation will actually boost your acceptance chance a little bit.</p>
<p>How was your parents able to keep this a secret the whole time?</p>
<p>I think telling them that both of your parents havent gone to college would GREATLY help you.</p>
<p>wow... and parents think thier kids are lairs. I wouldnt worry about it,, you could call and let them know... they might think it is funny or that your family is lying and disfunctional... lol So I dont know what to do... Anyways, beside the fact, you have a great situation to 'milk' this for all its worth. Ask for this and that and say well you lied to me about your education. lol</p>
<p>They never went into detail about where they went. They just said it was some community college and who wants details on that? I just didn't know. What should I say if I do call NYU? "Sorry, my parents are horrible people".</p>
<p>Do you think they will make the correction?</p>
<p>maybe. not sure. btw it's not going to be against you for lying. its jsut that beinga first generation colelge students helps you ni teh admissions process.</p>
<p>The bad thing is that wether it helped me or hurt me, i would want the correction to be made. You know? It's like everyone should have a fair, honest chance.</p>
<p>well call them tomorrow if that makes you feel better</p>
<p>I would call and explain the situation. Good luck!</p>
<p>Ask your GC if they think your parents should write a letter of apology to the school. I've never heard of this happening. I feel sorry for your parents who might have meant well to give you that self-esteem all along. Still, it just demonstrates that they don't understand college issues to kid you along this way. Try to forgive them, once you recover frfom the shock; and get GC help. This one's over my head and I've been parenting a long time now...</p>
<p>Tell the admissions office. This is nothing to be freaking out about (although I understand your concern). Stay calm! Much worse mistakes could've been made.</p>
<p>like what,MallomarCookie ? Finding out that i'm adopted? lol. I'm trying to take it easy, but....</p>