Both of my parents went to college(one went to graduate school) and have/had pretty good jobs. I’m wondering if it would be an advantage or disadvantage to add that to the Common App under the parents section? On one hand, it could be a disadvantage because I’m not a first-gen college student. On the other hand, I’ve seen some people say it could be an advantage at top schools(where I’m applying) because it shows you’re more likely to succeed/finish college.
You ask the question as though it’s optional for the application. It’s not, at least for the Common App.
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IIRC, the question is on the common ap. You need to answer it HONESTLY.
You tell the truth. It’s not optional. The colleges then decide what they’ll do with it.
Yes! Don’t overthink it.
That’s all there is to say.