Advice for Smart Students on Succeeding in College

by Matt Rubinoff

Last week, Lionel Anderson’s post “Advice for Smart Students on Succeeding in College” on the New York Times The Choice blog offered some important insight for all successful college students to heed. “Seek mentors who will help you achieve...

Get to Know the I’m First Dashboard

by I'm First Administrator

On April 22, we held a Google+ Hangout discussing our new web app for first-gen students and their supporters, the I’m First Dashboard! Chelsea Jones, Student Support Associate, along with Tiare Dunlap, Student Programs Assistant, gave an introduction and...

Introducing I'm First: A Prezi

by Matt Rubinoff

Check out our presentation to learn how to use the new I’m First web app and join our community of support for first-generation college students. High school students can build a profile, keep track of deadlines and achievements, connect with colleges that care...

Join us for the next Hangout!

by I'm First Administrator

Be sure to tune in to I’m First’s Google+ Hangout on April 22, 2013 at 7pm EST! We will be introducing the new I’m First Student Dashboard. Chelsea Jones and Tiare Dunlap of I’m First will be discussing some of these benefits of creating an...

Spring Discount on Guides and Gear

by Matt Rubinoff

We’re offering great discounts on the 2013 College Access & Opportunity Guide and I’m First T-Shirts now through May 3, 2013. Click here to learn more.        

Opportunity Knocks: Peer, Staff, and Faculty Mentoring

by Matt Rubinoff

Click here to view the April Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Peer, Staff, and Faculty Mentoring opportunities at: Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, The Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.) Duke University, Durham, NC, 1G Network Georgia...