How to Find the Right College for You

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With over 4,000 colleges in the U.S., the prospect of whittling that number down to the single school of your dreams is a daunting task. But like most challenges in life,...

You've Been Accepted or Wait-Listed: Now What?

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Accept or Decline Admission? Picking the Right College If you’ve been admitted to several colleges, you’ll need to find out more information about each school...

Tips for Perfecting the Job Interview

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. College graduates preparing for the job hunt would do well to look at the job interview as a live audition—a real time, rolling question-and-answer session that employers...

Should You Go To Grad School?

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Why Go to Graduate School? If the money part of the equation can be managed, the potential benefits may be ample: Increase your earning power Increase your career...

Exploring Careers After College Graduation

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Given a choice, recent college graduates would prefer to land a job in their career choice right out of college, ideally exchanging their caps and gowns for professional...

Pay Off Student Loans the Smart Way

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As college tuitions are rising, student loan debt is climbing right along with it. According to the Institute For College Access and Success, in 2011, the average U.S....