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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven’t been able to get clear answers from searching online, so hope others can give some responses here. My wife and I have a freshman in high school, so we have not seriously begun to research colleges or the admissions process. I have an MBA and my wife never attended college. Would our daughter be considered a first generation college student even though I have an advanced degree? And if so, is this likely to make a minor difference, or moderate difference in the admissions process? I realize it probably is not a significant factor in admissions, and may not count for anything at all. FWIW daughter is a pretty solid student and involved in a number of extracurriculars. [/quote]

Of course not, you went to college so she cannot be first generation.[/quote]

Disagree. First search result I found says :

Being a first-gen student means that your parent(s) did not complete a 4-year college or university degree, regardless of other family member's level of education. Older siblings and family members who attended college may be a great resource as you navigate your college journey![/quote]

Huh? This quote backs up the PP. She is not and would not be considered first gen.[/quote]

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