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This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. There's no substitute for seeing things with your own eyes—and that goes double-vision for the college campus visit. To absorb life on a potential campus, you must see it,...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Asking an 18-year-old to pin down a preferred career choice is not easy. Sure, some teenagers know they want to go into business, law or medicine, and can easily choose a...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With over 4,000 colleges in the U.S., the prospect of whittling that number down to the single school of your dreams is a daunting task. But like most challenges in life,...

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...