Why do they ask family info? Would it matter? Forum

[Shangrilala]

Hi,
It seems answering is optional but...
Why do they ask those info? Would it affect the decision?
Do you answer optional questions?

[chicagoburger]

Hi,
It seems answering is optional but...
Why do they ask those info? Would it affect the decision?
Do you answer optional questions?

I skipped all those except one school where myfamily went.

[Rigo]

Some schools like first in the family to go to college students.
Just another soft.

I answered, although my answers likely won't matter at all in their decision.

[Shangrilala]

I see...but some schools seem only ask contact info.
Wonder why

[cavalier1138]

I see...but some schools seem only ask contact info.
Wonder why

Probably just to pre-populate any emergency contact forms. Or they're stalking you. Or it's for the NSA. Or maybe, just maybe, you're overthinking this.