On this episode, which is part 3 of 3 in my series on access and equity in the college admissions process, I sit down with their Chief Strategy Officer of Strive for College, Matt Rubinoff, who for years has been advocating for first-generation and low-income students. We discuss, among other things:

• What's so special about being first anyway?
• Why first-generation students should take a "What's in it for me?" approach
• Resources for first-generation students and their counselors, including (one of my all-time favorites) the "I'm First! Guide to College," which highlights resources and opportunities available to first-gen students at hundreds of colleges and universities
• Questions first-gen students and parents should ask when researching colleges
• The importance of not just getting to college, but getting through it
• How first-generation and low-income students can receive not only free mentoring but also free test prep!

Links Mentioned in this episode:

• I'mFirst.org
• Strive for College

Remember to use the code COLLEGEESSAYGUY when purchasing the "I'm First" Guide for 30% off!