<p>The lowest level of education that's available on the Common App is "high school graduate." I selected it for both my parents, but now I'm wondering if it might help my chances if colleges know my mom never actually attended. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>Rather than wonder if it would be an advantage for admission I would be more concerned with wanting to present myself honestly in completing the commmon app.So then the question is why do you want to notify them. That’s what I would focus on. I’d check with your guidance counselor though. Good luck!</p>
<p>I’m not sure how I’d come off as dishonest to them. After all, the only reason why I couldn’t report the true education level was because it wasn’t an option on the Common App- which, to be honest, surprised me. Aren’t there other students out there whose parents might not even have attended high school?</p>