<p>Like the title says...neither of my parents went to college...</p>
<p>I've heard that this is an advantage at college admissions...</p>
<p>Any places you know of specifically where it might help?</p>
<p>How can I showcase this on my application? (Well, not "showcase" as my main feature cuz I got all my awards, ECs, and GPA for that, but you know...a little hook perhaps)</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>It'll just ask you on the application...tell them how it is.</p>
<p>Yup. When you start filling out your application you will notice they ask things about your parent's educational background, specifically "Did either/both your parents attend college blahblah..."</p>
<p>thats it? they will pay that close attention?</p>
<p>A similar question to that is whether it's a hook to be the first-generation high school graduate in the family? o_O?</p>
<p>First generation college student is not a hook it is a tip when taken in consideration with other things; abject poverty, low performing schools, and low income families.</p>