Question about Parent Info on Common App

So my parents went to college around 20 years ago in a foreign country, let’s call it X college. But now the school has renamed itself to X university since it has more opportunities, enrollment, and overall a much better reputation. However, my parents were not able to reap the benefits of this now renowned institution but rather received a very average education. Do I put the name of the college name that’s listed on my parent’s diplomas or the name of the new renowned institution? TIA~

Put the name of the institution that’s on your parents’ degrees. No one at Admissions cares about the reputation of the college parents went to.

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Put the original name.

It doesn’t really matter at all, in terms of your application/admissions decision.