Standardized Tests: What’s in a Score?

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Most four-year colleges and universities require students to submit standardized test scores. Primarily, these institutions want to see either SAT or ACT scores, while selective schools may require...

Placement Tests: The Gateway to First-Year Courses

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to taking tests. Chances are, you’ve already taken the SAT, PSAT, ACT, PLAN, and SAT IIs, or some combination thereof. But while most students are...

Getting Free Money for College

by I'm First Administrator

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Getting Free Money for College By Mary Williams Now is the time for you to prepare for applying to competitive scholarship programs. Consider these steps: 1. Set goals. Develop short- and long-term goals...

Smart Borrowing for College

by I'm First Administrator

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College. Smart Borrowing for College By Ann Coles Paying for college can be very intimidating, but smart borrowing ensures your investment in youreducation will pay off. Here are some tips to help make going to...

What Size College Is "Right" For You

by I'm First Administrator

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College. What Size College Is “Right” For You By Karen Gross How can you know whether you are better suited to a larger university or a small liberal arts college? Well, instead of looking...