Scholarship Searches

This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College The following free websites allow you to search for scholarships offering millions of dollars to help you pay for college. You’ll find a range of different scholarships; find the ones that suit you best...

Tips for Finding Scholarships to Help Pay for Your College Education

This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College By Amy Weinstein Did you know scholarships can help you pay for your college education? In fact, the more scholarship money you get, the less you will have to borrow to pay for tuition, room and board,...

Steps to Writing Your College Essay

This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College Now that you know what the personal statement is and what you can write on, it’s time to start planning your essay. Easier said than done, right? Follow these steps to get started: 1. Pick your prompt:...

The College Essays Do's and Don'ts

This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College DO: • Analyze the prompt and rewrite it in your own words before beginning your essay • Begin with a strong “hook” to pull your reader into your essay • Write about a subject you are passionate about •...

The College Essay

This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College Your GPA and standardized test scores are important in the college admissions process, but you are more than a test score. While many people perceive the college admissions process as a “numbers game,”...