“Money Money Money Money”

One thing we all worried about Senior Year was how in the heck we were going to afford these colleges we wanted. Those of us with a lot of ambition started researching tuition costs and applying for scholarships. Some of us even got enough to cover tuition, books,...

Do you!

Valentine’s Day is around the corner so I thought I’d make this clear for you high school students or freshmen in college. College is not an institution that manufactures boyfriends and girlfriends. It’s not the place where you go hunting for your future spouse. It’s...

Keep that money in your pocket!

Every year your financial aid changes. It is suppose to gradually increase because college expect more out of you. This will be the biggest challenge you’ll face. Maybe your parents make more as a result your school expects more, or maybe another sibling just...

I <3 College

Three semesters at the University of Georgia has shown me that college is synonymous for endless possibility; it presents an atmosphere that breathes innovation, matchlessness, and inspiration. A large part of what makes the college what it is are the people. Along...

First-Gen Focus

On January 30, we partnered with Zinch.com to offer a special webinar, “First Generation Focus,” for college admissions officers. A special thanks to College Partner Franklin & Marshall College and I’m First Advisory Board member Daniel Lugo for...