I could sort of see it as a question if it was the other way around, but even then do not see it is an issue for immigration.
But since when have men been that bothered about their SO's education achievements? In all my years I have never heard it mentioned once.
White House Defends Biden's 'Cheat Sheet' With Reporters' Questions
https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-defends-bidens-cheat-sheet-reporters-questions-1797164
On Wednesday, photographers at the White House captured photos that showed Biden holding a small paper that suggested the president is given notice of the questions that members of the press will ask him during his media engagements.
Nothing to see here
That one the lady would have thought you had a compelling case such that she would have recommended you for it, can happen, obviously with such a recent egregious case it was not applicable.
For example Mexico, a very long wait.
You need a waiver if your ban is still current.
The person who interviews you at the Consulate, like that lady did, reviews your history and would refuse the visa but give you the option of filing a waiver.
Each application will have its own fee. This is something they do not you and it is pretty simple, they just follow the instructions.
Now the downside of being sponsored by your Parents is that you can not marry, unless they naturalise first. LPRs can only sponsor unmarried children.