Tips for a Better Personal Statement
You may have been accepted into college—but the work doesn’t stop there. Whether you are a junior in high school, applying to 10 different schools,…
Summer Ready: Get Reading with These Top Books for Summer 2013
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…
What I love about College
Below is the link to my blog about what I love about college. Check it out and take some pointers from my tips! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX6tqPemdL8.
Opportunity Knocks: Student Life & Support
Click here to view the May Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Student Life & Support opportunities at: Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA, Women as Empowered Learners…
That One Magic Letter!
Hi Everyone! Lately there's been a commercial running on t.v. about high school seniors opening college acceptance letters and it has sparked me to recollect…
Beat the Heat: Summer Plans 2013
So what are your plans this summer? Enjoying the weather? Getting a job? Traveling? Landing that internship? Well, whatever your plans are, make sure to…
Thriving Amidst Difficulty: How to Become Academically Resilient
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Thinking back, I can pinpoint the moment I realized math and I didn't…
I Held My Breath for 4 Months and Survived
It's pretty probable that nearly everyone remembers where they were at and what they were doing when they were accepted into college. Some were hanging…
Gasp! I'm a senior!
My school likes to kick us out as soon as finals are over. Finals consisted of looking at slides while throwing clothes into a box…
The Peter Pan Syndrome
Another year is done! This fall, I’ll be coming back to Rochester as a junior…wow. The past two years have been some of the most…
Mark Kantrowitz's Financial Aid Tips for First-Generation Students
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Students who are first in their families to enroll in college often lack…
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Stephanie worked at Arby’s for ten and a half months before she was fired for using her cell phone on the clock. I refused to…
A Giraffe, Paper Clip, and Banana: Creative Thinking and College Success
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What do a giraffe, a paper clip and a banana have to do with…
Finding Your Own "Honors" Courses When Your High School Doesn't Offer Them
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Throughout this website, we've mentioned the importance of taking AP, IB, Honors or…
Opportunity Knocks: First Year Experience
Click here to view the May Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring First Year Experience opportunities at: Bentley University, Waltham, MA, Summer Transition Education Program (STEP) Boston…
College Can Be Stressful: Learn to Actively Cope!
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Everybody feels stress from time to time—that's just part of life. As a college…
Advice From A First-Generation Student: Find Your Support System
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Growing up, my parents dreamed that my siblings and I would become college…
Mid Semester Slump
It never fails. In the beginning of the semester, I am focused, determined, and productive. I study every night and make sure I attend every…
Scholarships
A general statistics for scholarships is that you normally only receive one out every thirteen scholarships you apply for. This could sound a bit depressing,…
Study Skills Series: How to Become an Ace Test-Taker
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Part 4 of our Study Skills Series. Whether it's a quiz or an…