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...
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...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. After you’ve been accepted to a college and completed the financial aid application process, that college will send you a financial aid package. So if you are accepted...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Required Documents If you are applying to a four-year college, it most likely will require your college admission test scores on either the SAT or ACT. These tests are...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Choosing an Essay Topic Most college applications will provide a question for you to answer in your essay. Some examples include: “Describe Yourself,”...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. How Colleges Select Students First, let’s cover the basics of how colleges typically choose students. Colleges use a number of factors to determine which applicants to...
