This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Summer comes as a welcome relief to college students; the memories of the stressful nights plugging away at papers melt away in the sun. However, if you’d like those writing...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Confucius, the well-known Chinese philosopher, once said, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is the noblest; second, by imitation,...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. 1. What is the total cost of attendance? When you receive a financial aid award letter, you should first determine the school’s total cost of attendance. This...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When I was growing up, my parents would often tell me that I needed to go to college to have an opportunity at a better life. That made sense to me. My parents didn’t...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Before you even get to college, it is important to think about what kind of experience you’d like to have. As a college student, you will have the opportunity to...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I’m passionate about every part of the College Board’s Access to Opportunity work, but encouraging students who have shown the potential to be successful in...