Building Your College List

This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College By Kelly Herrington Creating a college list can be a daunting process. With so many colleges and factors to consider, how do you start to research and narrow down the schools where you’ll apply?...

Can't Visit? Don't Stress?

This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College   Visiting a college campus is definitely the best way to determine if a school is going to be a good fit for you or not. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t consider schools that you can’t...

Visiting College for FREE!

This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College By Joe Tavares The biggest question you need to answer before choosing your future college home is “what would it really be like for me at this school?” No matter how much research you do, how many...

The Right Time to Explore. The Right Time for Diversity

HERE we go again. Remember last time how I felt like I had too much on my plate? Well, I have decided that one of my goals for the upcoming semester is to have more fun. In fact, I have been forced to miss out time with my friends and people who I want to share some...

What HBCUs offer 21st Century Students

This article is published in the 2015 I’m First Guide to College What HBCUs offer 21st Century Students By Keisha L. Brown Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a crucial role in America’s higher education system by educating African...

Hispanic-Serving Institutions

This article is published in the 2015 I’m First Guide to College Hispanic-Serving Institutions This concentration of Hispanic enrollment gave way to a federal program designed to support colleges and universities in the United States that assist first-generation,...