Could Anyone Help Me Decipher This?

Question

Hey I was looking at Michigan State University and it told me that they consider

-Talent/ability

-First generation

-Character/personal qualities

what do these mean?

Here is the site where I found it so you can see for your self

http://college.sparknotes.com/school/admissions.epl?inun_id=7450

Answer 1

Talent and Ability would have to do with your academic and extracurricular performance.  Colleges want students who are accomplished and will bring those assets to the campus community.

First Generation is a term used to denote someone who is first in their family to go to college. Meaning, mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, and so on do not hold degrees from a university.

Character and personality qualities would be the things that make you you, right? A lot of schools use the essay as an opportunity for the student/applicant to put his/herself on the page.  

Good luck with your application! Apply early, get your FAFSA in on time and things will run smoothly for you.

Answer 2

if u have any special talents/are u gifted in way/what makes you stand out

first person in family to go to college

what makes u special/do u do volunteer c**p are u smart/a mini autobiography