Apply to College

by Matt Rubinoff

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The Basics of Applying to College Applying to college is a process that involves a lot of steps, each of which must be completed by a specific deadline. You should apply to...

Don't be surprised by surprises

by Maggie Acosta, Bowdoin College, '15

Sometime earlier this semester, I heard the quote “Everybody needs surprises in their lives. We just happen to call the ones we don’t like ‘problems.’” When I heard this quote, I knew it was absolutely true. This being said, I did have some surprises during my first...

First Semester: Remembered

by Cynthia Cruz, Illinois Wesleyan University, '14

As a high school senior two years ago I had no idea what people meant when they said, “Your college years will fly by.” In reality, my college years have flown by unbelievably quickly. One moment I was choosing classes for my sophomore year, the next...

Giving Thanks

by Cynthia Cruz, Illinois Wesleyan University, '14

Dear Mr. Stricker, As I look back on this holiday season my heart is overwhelmed with thanks. So I decided to say thank you in the best way I know how-writing. Thank you so much for taking the time from your busy schedule to write me a letter of recommendation for...

Let go.

by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15

Alex Montes (University of Rochester ’15) gives an important tip for those eager current high school seniors awaiting college life.