This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With the competition heating up for coveted spots at universities around the country, many students worry about their odds of being accepted by their dream schools. One of...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When you think about "elite" colleges and universities—the Harvards, Yales, MITs of the world—you probably also think of their huge price tags. Harvard's...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. There are more than 4,000 degree-granting post-secondary institutions in the US. Many high school students don't know where to start. And it's even more intimidating for...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With thousands of colleges to choose from, it's no wonder that high school students and their parents turn to college rankings to help guide their college search. It's an...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Need some suggestions for what you should be reading this summer? Whether you're in high school or college, we have a lot of great books to keep your brain sharp during the...