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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First generation college is considered an asset.

Rather than activities that she's not interested in, encourage her to get a part-time job.  Many strong schools consider that a considerable plus.[/quote]
+1 yes many colleges have people hired whose sole job it is to make 1st Gen college students assimilate and feel welcome.  It's a very hot thing right now so your DC will be at an advantage.

Yes a job is great--summer.  You may have to help her find one/set one up, as it can be tricky if her summer schedule is erratic.  For instance, our DD was going away for one week in June and another week in July, which ruled out a few jobs.  See if there is someone you know locally, a local business person...my DD has an eye condition and goes to an optometrist every week for eye therapy, so she ended up working there for the summer, and they allowed for her couple weeks of not being there.  I really had to help set it up because my kid can be timid.  I wouldn't have to set up her next job now that she's got the hang of it.  But I'm trying to say, don't be afraid to help; it's not helicoptering and getting a first job can be daunting.[/quote]

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