We won the College Knowledge Challenge!
We are thrilled to share that I'm First is one of 21 winners of the College Knowledge Challenge! The College Knowledge Challenge is a competitive…
Go ahead- Jump!
You can jump without thinking: It’s okay. Trust me! As a student myself, I know the demands to be the best thinker I am. We…
Opportunity Knocks: Scholarships and Financial Aid
Click here to view the January Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Scholarship and Financial Aid opportunities at: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, Diversity Scholarships Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, The William E.…
2013: Stop Ordering Takeout
This year, I've made my decision. I will stand firm. I will be brave. I will stop ordering so much wings...and cheap Chinese food. I…
Forget… For a Moment
In 2011, I did not have a Christmas. I wish I could have enjoyed the holiday with my family. But instead, I spent the whole…
I resolve to not resolve
So last semester finally ended, and I am sooo excited for the new one to begin! Last semester, I got all my first choice classes…
Talk it Out
Sometimes I marvel at how long we can struggle on completing a problem set, writing a sentence or being in a situation before we think…
Take Care of Número Uno!
So it begins again! I find myself back in the familiar place I grew to love and enjoy so much over the past few months.…
New Years Resolution
Last semester went pretty well, but there is always room for improvement. I have a few simple resolutions that should help me do even better…
What are Loans, Grants, and Scholarships?
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Paying for College 101 Did you know that most college students receive some…
Understanding Financial Aid Packages
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. After you've been accepted to a college and completed the financial aid application…
The Basics of Applying to College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Required Documents If you are applying to a four-year college, it most likely…
How to Write a Killer College Application Essay
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Choosing an Essay Topic Most college applications will provide a question for you…
How to Stand Out in Your College Application
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. How Colleges Select Students First, let's cover the basics of how colleges typically…
College Application Fee Waivers
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Who Is Eligible for the Application Waivers? Students can request a college application…
Financial Aid Terminology
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. 1040/1040A/1040EZ Also known as a tax return, these are federal forms from the…
How early is too early?
It may be too early for you to start driving if you’re only 11; it may be too early for you to read 'War and…
Fall Semester? It came and went!
Yes! I made it through my first semester of college virtually in one piece! I unknowingly enrolled in remarkable courses; met some wonderful people; learned…
Power of Networking
So this past year I had the privilege of studying in Washington, D.C. through a program run by my school (Miami University). The program allowed…
Dare to Dream
This time two years ago, I found myself dreaming big and researching a variety of big names schools to apply to. Being a first generation…