Standardized Tests: What’s in a Score?

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Most four-year colleges and universities require students to submit standardized test scores. Primarily, these institutions want to see either SAT or ACT scores, while selective schools may require...

The Power of the Proofread

by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15

It was not until the first semester of my junior year of college that I realized the huge difference another set of eyes could make on an application, paper, or assignment. In midst of applying for summer internships, I realized that I needed more set of eyes to...

The I’m First Scholarship Application Is Now Live

by Matt Rubinoff

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...

While You Wait…

by Carlton Hassell, George Mason University , '16

Hello Bloggers! I know it’s around the time where you all are waiting for acceptance letters and yes, it sure is nerve racking. You’ve finally gone through all the time spent on applications, recommendations, standardized testing, and those pesky essay topics....

The Wait

by Tyler Lattimore, Emory University , '15

Boy, do I remember being in your shoes! Around this same time last year is all but a single endless, anxious day. I had completed all my applications, sent in all of my transcripts, finished the SAT forever, and now I had to wait… and wait… and wait! I had done...