Unorganized and emotional much? Part I.

by Brenda Angulo, Trinity Washington University , '17

It just all fell apart. I started doing very well in school at  the beginning of my Spring ’14 semester; I kept up with most of work and I tried to participate and complete the work for all of my classes. However, little by little I started slipping. There was...

Let's Talk Scholarships: Application Tips from Fastweb’s Editor

by Elizabeth Hoyt

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As an editor for Fastweb.com, an online scholarship database, I’m familiar with the scholarship application process. Every day, scholarship seekers come to me for...

Application Timeline: When to Apply to College

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Before senior year begins (or as soon as possible after!) it’s time to plan out your application timeline. Before you do that, however, it’s important to be aware of the various types of deadlines...

Finding the Right Support

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Being the first person in your family to go to college is a pretty amazing accomplishment. It’s a new journey. As you prepare to step foot on campus, you’ll experience a whirlwind of emotions....