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How to Choose Between and Prepare for the SAT and ACT
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Which Tests Should I Take? This is typically a personal choice for each student (although there are a few states that make the choice easier, by requiring students to take...
The Basics of Applying to College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Required Documents If you are applying to a four-year college, it most likely will require your college admission test scores on either the SAT or ACT. These tests are...
Media
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Members of the media may contact us at media@imfirst.org or call (301) 363-4222. Media Kit Project Summary Frequently Asked Questions Interview Requests Meet our Student...
Media
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Members of the media may contact us at media@imfirst.org or call (301) 363-4222. Media Kit Project Summary Frequently Asked Questions Interview Requests Meet our Student...
When Is My FAFSA Deadline?
Just like your college applications, the FAFSA has different deadline as well! Check out this great article below by NerdWallet. This article was originally published on NerdWallet on Dec. 10, 2015. When Is My FAFSA Deadline? By Alexandra Rice The 2016-17 Free...
What's FAFSA all about, really?
The college application process is so tedious. You've got to write a ton of essays, get teacher recommendations, take a bunch of tests and so much more! It can be a bit of a headache and once you send off your applications to colleges, you get to have a sigh of...
Preparing for College with AP: Why It Matters, and Why It’s Personal
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I'm passionate about every part of the College Board's Access to Opportunity work, but encouraging students who have shown the potential to be successful in challenging...
Preparing for College with AP: Why It Matters, and Why It’s Personal
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I'm passionate about every part of the College Board's Access to Opportunity work, but encouraging students who have shown the potential to be successful in challenging...
Christmas is (almost) Here!!!!!
I can't believe it's almost Christmas!!! Holidays are kind of my thing, excuse my excitement. The time has flown by this semester incredibly fast. I spent November frazzled and out of my mind trying to finish all of my assignments early, so forgive me. These first 2-3...
Liberals Art Education?
Hi guys! Before the year ends, I just wanted to share something that I was thinking about the other day. Whenever I was in my college search in high school, little did I pay attention to the emphasis that colleges or universities placed in their curriculum. The...