New Years Resolution

by Rodney Savannah, University of Southern California, '15

Last semester went pretty well, but there is always room for improvement. I have a few simple resolutions that should help me do even better this semester: 1. Not missing any classes. It is easy to miss a couple classes. Sometimes this makes it harder to study for...

What are Loans, Grants, and Scholarships?

by Matt Rubinoff

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Paying for College 101 Did you know that most college students receive some type of financial aid? That’s because financial aid can come in many forms and from many...

Understanding Financial Aid Packages

by Matt Rubinoff

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. After you’ve been accepted to a college and completed the financial aid application process, that college will send you a financial aid package. So if you are accepted...

The Basics of Applying to College

by Matt Rubinoff

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Required Documents If you are applying to a four-year college, it most likely will require your college admission test scores on either the SAT or ACT. These tests are...

How to Write a Killer College Application Essay

by Matt Rubinoff

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Choosing an Essay Topic Most college applications will provide a question for you to answer in your essay. Some examples include: “Describe Yourself,”...