<p>will being a first generation college considered a minority? Is that a hook? Is this even a positive factor on college application or will be considered as a negative factor in undergraduate application process in Columbia University? I am thinking of applying to ED.</p>
<p>absolutely not</p>
<p>a very weak one, maybe worth a mention in your essay if it has a place but def not an essay topic by itself</p>
<p>it is a slight positive but it's not going to make up for being unqualified</p>