The First-Generation Student's Dilemma: Straddling Home and School

by Richard Greenwald

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. First-generation students are a growing percentage of total college student enrollment, which is a very good thing. Not long ago, first-generation students felt the need to...

While You Wait…

by Carlton Hassell, George Mason University , '16

Hello Bloggers! I know it’s around the time where you all are waiting for acceptance letters and yes, it sure is nerve racking. You’ve finally gone through all the time spent on applications, recommendations, standardized testing, and those pesky essay topics....

How the Supreme Court Could Affect First-Generation Students

by Halley Potter

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. By the beginning of summer, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue a ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas, a case challenging the legality of a race-based affirmative action...

Opportunity Knocks: Pre-College Prep and Outreach

by Matt Rubinoff

Click here to view the March Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Pre-College Prep and Outreach opportunities at: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, Black Issues Forum Holy Names University, Oakland, CA, New Initiative for College Access Linfield...

Decisions, Decisions

by Matt Rubinoff

Just when you think all of the mental turmoil is coming to an end, the envelopes start arriving. Big ones with good news, small ones with bad news, small ones with good news, and oh, the emails and opportunities to read admissions decisions from a website. It’s enough...