<p>in the family portion of the application, it asks the degrees your parents earned and how many yrs they attended a college but i left those blank! i already submitted this part (part i). what should i do? contact them? or is it unimportant?</p>
<p>thanks for any help!</p>
<p>i wouldn't worry about it unless your parents actually attended the university</p>
<p>besides, you're the one applying to northwestern, not your parents :P</p>
<p>I'd give the admissions office a call and see if they will add the info for you.</p>
<p>This is only an issue because it may look like you're trying to claim first-generation college student status. Just give a quick call and don't give them your name unless you get that far in the conversation and they ask because that kinda thing's somewhat obsessive on face. It is more than likely not a problem in the least.</p>