by Matt Rubinoff | September 3, 2014
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College What is the Common Application? The Common Application is a web-based application accepted by over 500 schools in the United States and internationally. It allows you to complete one application to send...
by Matt Rubinoff | August 29, 2014
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College By Mary Lee Hoganson School counselors are one of the best sources of support for college-bound students. Whatever grade you are in, now is the time to start helping your counselor get to know you and...
by Matt Rubinoff | July 3, 2014
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Before senior year begins (or as soon as possible after!) it’s time to plan out your application timeline. Before you do that, however, it’s important to be aware of the various types of deadlines...
by Matt Rubinoff | July 3, 2014
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Being the first person in your family to go to college is a pretty amazing accomplishment. It’s a new journey. As you prepare to step foot on campus, you’ll experience a whirlwind of emotions....
by Matt Rubinoff | May 29, 2014
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Plan for the Long Haul When packing for college, it’s important to remember that you are not packing for just a few days or weeks. If your college is far from home, you’re likely packing for months. If...
by Matt Rubinoff | May 28, 2014
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Visiting Campus No matter how many brochures you read or websites you visit, nothing tells you more about a college than visiting its campus in person. Plus, you can learn a lot more just by asking...