This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Accept or Decline Admission? Picking the Right College If you've been admitted to several colleges, you’ll need to find out more information about each school you're...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. College graduates preparing for the job hunt would do well to look at the job interview as a live audition—a real time, rolling question-and-answer session that employers...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Why Go to Graduate School? If the money part of the equation can be managed, the potential benefits may be ample: Increase your earning power Increase your career...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Given a choice, recent college graduates would prefer to land a job in their career choice right out of college, ideally exchanging their caps and gowns for professional...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As college tuitions are rising, student loan debt is climbing right along with it. According to the Institute For College Access and Success, in 2011, the average U.S....

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Are you ready to take your first step to landing your dream job, right out of college? Good, and that first step is writing a powerful, persuasive resume. Think of resumes...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What to Expect After Graduation OK, you've got your diploma, and your college ride is over—what to expect first on Planet Graduate? Job one is to, well, find a job. To do...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What Does College Cost? Does it seem like college may be too expensive for you? Cost should be a consideration when you're deciding where to go to college, but it shouldn't...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What Kinds of Colleges Are Out There? Colleges are like flavors of ice cream at Baskin-Robbins—they come in all sorts of varieties. But primarily, colleges and universities...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Welcome to Campus! Prepare Yourself for the Unexpected... As a first-generation college student, you may not have a clear idea of what college will actually be like. Many...