Study Skills Series: Having the "Write" Stuff for College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Part 1 of our Study Skills Series. Ask any first-year college student and…
Be Prepared
I had no idea what college held for me in the Fall of 2011. I did not know what to do or where to go…
The I’m First Scholarship Application Is Now Live
If you’re a high school senior about to be a first-generation college student at an I’m First college partner (full list here), you are eligible…
Applications, Internships and Deadlines! OH MY!
Just think, in a couple of months I'll be a junior at Illinois Wesleyan! Wow! I can't believe it. It's been a tough, yet satisfying,…
Continuing on, when Continuing is Hard
As I sit at the library on this Tuesday morning, I cannot help but think back at the year I had. You know, it's incredibly…
The First-Generation Student's Dilemma: Straddling Home and School
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. First-generation students are a growing percentage of total college student enrollment, which is…
While You Wait…
Hello Bloggers! I know it’s around the time where you all are waiting for acceptance letters and yes, it sure is nerve racking. You've finally gone through…
How the Supreme Court Could Affect First-Generation Students
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. By the beginning of summer, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue a ruling…
Opportunity Knocks: Pre-College Prep and Outreach
Click here to view the March Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Pre-College Prep and Outreach opportunities at: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, Black Issues Forum Holy Names University, Oakland,…
Decisions, Decisions
Just when you think all of the mental turmoil is coming to an end, the envelopes start arriving. Big ones with good news, small ones…
Beyond Sleep and Food: Homework
I remember freshman and sophomore year (when I was still lively and bright-eyed), my friends and I made plans to go everywhere and do everything.…
Waiting Was Worthwhile
Waiting for responses from the schools I applied to was a pain in the hiney. One night, I dreamt that I had received an acceptance…
Get excited for April!
So the waiting begins! Usually you don’t hear from colleges until April. The waiting game is the worst. You’re so close to graduating and all…
Academic Catch-Up: How to Get College-Ready in Writing and Math
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Getting into college is one thing, but being ready for college-level writing and…
Ten Days and Counting: Spring Break Approaches!
I'm a week and a half from finishing my second quarter at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. The past six months have been…
Welcome to the Waiting Game
Do you check your mailbox every day? Your e-mail inbox? The school's website for your application status? Feel like everyone is getting accepted and you…
College Partner News: A Letter of Support
Board Members Doris Davis and Bruce Poch offered their encouragement to colleges and universities to support Center for Student Opportunity and I'm First. "What makes…
Opportunity Knocks: Summer Bridge and Orientation
Click here to view the second February Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Summer Bridge and Orientation opportunities at: Brown University, Providence, RI, Fall Pre-Orientation Programs Concordia University Texas, Austin, TX, Embark!…
The Next Six Months for I'm First
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Winners Convening for the College Knowledge Challenge at Mozilla HQ in Mountain View, California. If you aren't…