Neither of my parents ever earned an undergraduate degree. However, one parent earned a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree. Does anybody know if I qualify as a first-generation professional? Do I even qualify as a first-generation college graduate?
Also, they never used the degree to actually open a chiropractic practice (though I suspect that's not relevant).
Thanks!
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Re: First Generation Professional if Parent Has DC?
halfelfhalfbot wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 4:06 pmNeither of my parents ever earned an undergraduate degree. However, one parent earned a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree. Does anybody know if I qualify as a first-generation professional? Do I even qualify as a first-generation college graduate?
Also, they never used the degree to actually open a chiropractic practice (though I suspect that's not relevant).
Thanks!
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articl ... ifications
Idk if your parent went through this or not- but it seems like at least the equivalent of some formal education?
One of my uncles never got his BA but he got an MD, I don't think his kids consider themselves first gens.
No idea, I'd lean towards no unless you grew up working class or something and that "DC" degree is really just a 9 month cert training program or something. But honestly, not sure- it is probs up to your discretion; so just be honest with yourself either way.
I myself am not a first gen professional, but am the first to go to law school. Best of luck.
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Re: First Generation Professional if Parent Has DC?
Ok got it.crazywafflez wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 4:15 pmhalfelfhalfbot wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 4:06 pmNeither of my parents ever earned an undergraduate degree. However, one parent earned a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree. Does anybody know if I qualify as a first-generation professional? Do I even qualify as a first-generation college graduate?
Also, they never used the degree to actually open a chiropractic practice (though I suspect that's not relevant).
Thanks!
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articl ... ifications
Idk if your parent went through this or not- but it seems like at least the equivalent of some formal education?
One of my uncles never got his BA but he got an MD, I don't think his kids consider themselves first gens.
No idea, I'd lean towards no unless you grew up working class or something and that "DC" degree is really just a 9 month cert training program or something. But honestly, not sure- it is probs up to your discretion; so just be honest with yourself either way.
I myself am not a first gen professional, but am the first to go to law school. Best of luck.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate it.
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Re: First Generation Professional if Parent Has DC?
Yeah, all due respect to your parent, but chiropractors aren't "professionals" in this sense. And they didn't go to college because chiropractic degrees aren't college degrees. I'd say you're good to claim first-time status for both.
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Re: First Generation Professional if Parent Has DC?
"professional" means professional degree, post-college (MD, JD, DDS, maybe some PhDs)
if they have a "College degree" of any type (associate, bachelor, master, PhD), you are not first gen college. obviously, all higher degrees require completion of a lower degree.
If all they have is the "doctor" (LMAO) of chiropractic medicine, may as well have a doctorate in HVAC repair.
if they have a "College degree" of any type (associate, bachelor, master, PhD), you are not first gen college. obviously, all higher degrees require completion of a lower degree.
If all they have is the "doctor" (LMAO) of chiropractic medicine, may as well have a doctorate in HVAC repair.
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