What does a first generation going to college gives you advantages?

Applying to College
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<p>What does a first generation going to college gives you advantages in the admission process?
And why?</p>

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<p>Hi HAM and welcome to CC! Some questions are asked frequently on CC, and yours is one of them. As a new member you can find out a lot using the Search function, for instance, one thread I got when searching “tip factor” is this:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/718524-how-does-1st-generation-help.html?highlight=tip+factor[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/718524-how-does-1st-generation-help.html?highlight=tip+factor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Do search for other first gen threads too, as the definition of first gen varies with the college, some only recognize students who’s parents don’t have anything further than a HS education, while others will count students who’s parents have some college, but no degree.</p>