by Rosemary Tovar, Lycoming College, '23
Dear High School Seniors, If you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed about the college application process, don’t worry I was in that same place. As a high school senior, I was trying to balance out my academics, extracurriculars and personal life all at once while...
by Andrea Brito, Centre College, '22
Hi, My name is Andrea, and I am a senior at Centre College. It is crazy to believe that these four years are coming to an end, and it is nerve-racking. If you are a senior in high school, you’re probably in the same boat. It’s the period of senior year...
by Jorge Álvarez, Carnegie Mellon University , '23
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...
by I'm First Administrator
This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College Now that you know what the personal statement is and what you can write on, it’s time to start planning your essay. Easier said than done, right? Follow these steps to get started: 1. Pick your prompt:...
by I'm First Administrator
This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College DO: • Analyze the prompt and rewrite it in your own words before beginning your essay • Begin with a strong “hook” to pull your reader into your essay • Write about a subject you are passionate about •...
