Why We Should All be Like the First Years

In a crowd of complete strangers, our eyes lock and we give each other the guiltiest of looks. “Shh..I won’t tell if you don’t.” We wink at one another and carry on our secret identities as second years infiltrating yet another first year event. During the first week...

Learning to be human

With the hustle and bustle of being in college it’s a wonder that we can even find the time to breathe. It’s crazy. Before coming to college I thought that I would have A LOT of free time on my hands. Oh was I wrong. Very very wrong. It really is a whole new playing...

#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: What's In A College?

On Sept. 4th, we hosted our monthly #FirstGenOfficeHour Twitter chat! This month, we focused on providing advice on how first-gen students can best create and build their college lists. Check out the great conversation below! [<a...

Common Application Q&A: Is the Common Application for Me?

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College What is the Common Application? The Common Application is a web-based application accepted by over 500 schools in the United States and internationally. It allows you to complete one application to send...

How to Use Your High School Counselor

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College By Mary Lee Hoganson School counselors are one of the best sources of support for college-bound students. Whatever grade you are in, now is the time to start helping your counselor get to know you and...