Personal Statements – What a Journey!

The Winter Break between Fall and Spring semesters of your senior year in high school is an incredible time. When I was a high school senior, some of my classmates flew to Jamaica, others to the Philippines and still others to Columbia to visit their relatives. Some...

Fears about applying to college

As an upperclassmen in college, it amazes me to think about the things I worried about going to college and the things I didn’t consider. Just last night one of my classmates from high school hit me up because his sister who’s a senior is interested in Boston College....

How to Choose a Recommender

Hey I’m First Bloggers! Here’s a short video blurb about who I chose to write my letter of recommendation and why. I also provide some feedback on how to choose that teacher/ staff member.

The I’m First Scholarship Application Is Now Live

If you’re a high school senior about to be a first-generation college student at an I’m First college partner (full list here), you are eligible for our $2,000 per year renewable scholarship. That means you apply to the scholarship once, and, if selected, you will...