This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. 1. What is the total cost of attendance? When you receive a financial aid award letter, you should first determine the school’s total cost of attendance. This...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When I was growing up, my parents would often tell me that I needed to go to college to have an opportunity at a better life. That made sense to me. My parents didn’t...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Before you even get to college, it is important to think about what kind of experience you’d like to have. As a college student, you will have the opportunity to...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I’m passionate about every part of the College Board’s Access to Opportunity work, but encouraging students who have shown the potential to be successful in...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Pressure. A single word with a powerful meaning. As a first-generation college student, pressure was a big part of my life. In ninth grade, I felt completely alone. I looked...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Working in a writing center, I often help students try to understand their professor’s feedback on their essays. The prospect of not being able to figure out what...
