by John Newbold | April 11, 2013
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. By definition, first-generation students (FGS) are the children of parents who, themselves, did not go to college. Of course, we all know that this is not a stigma for you...
by Amy Baldwin | April 9, 2013
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Part 1 of our Study Skills Series. Ask any first-year college student and they will tell you that writing clearly and effectively is an essential skill in college. They will...
by Richard Greenwald | March 29, 2013
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. First-generation students are a growing percentage of total college student enrollment, which is a very good thing. Not long ago, first-generation students felt the need to...
by Halley Potter | March 25, 2013
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. By the beginning of summer, the U.S. Supreme Court will issue a ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas, a case challenging the legality of a race-based affirmative action...
by Matt Rubinoff | March 13, 2013
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Getting into college is one thing, but being ready for college-level writing and math is another. Many schools now look at test scores (like the ACT) or college placement...
by Matt Rubinoff | January 3, 2013
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Paying for College 101 Did you know that most college students receive some type of financial aid? That’s because financial aid can come in many forms and from many...
