by Steven Colón | March 5, 2015
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...
by Shantae Edwards | February 9, 2015
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Pressure. A single word with a powerful meaning. As a first-generation college student, pressure was a big part of my life. In ninth grade, I felt completely alone. I looked...
by Shawn Patrick | January 6, 2015
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Working in a writing center, I often help students try to understand their professor’s feedback on their essays. The prospect of not being able to figure out what...
by FirstGenerationStudent.com | November 24, 2014
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With the competition heating up for coveted spots at universities around the country, many students worry about their odds of being accepted by their dream schools. One of...
by Matt Rubinoff | November 20, 2014
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Straight-Up Advice from College Admission Officers We talked to 14 universities and colleges across the United States about their admissions policies: what can make or break...
by Shawn Patrick | October 16, 2014
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Growing up, I knew I was smart; I had the test scores to prove it. I excelled in math — so when I enrolled in college, I decided to major in engineering. I confidently...
