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First Gen Freshman

Research: Trade Journals
Dominant · SE Outbound Links ρ=0.365

AI recommendation signal analysis across 378 domains for the First Gen Freshman persona in Colleges Universities.

Link authority data (PageRank, harmonic centrality) comes from the Common Crawl web graph.
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378Domains Tracked
14.7MReddit Posts
144KWikipedia Articles
5.3MOpen Web Matches
First Gen Freshman_persona.report
DomainScore
firstgenforward.org
1.1
chronicle.com
0.4
pellinstitute.org
0.2
tandfonline.com
0.1
library.thechicagoschool.edu
0.1
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Persona view: this page is scoped to this persona's queries alone.
Use Case

Pitch the trades

The trade journals covering this industry. Target them for PR, contributed articles, and industry announcements.

How It's Calculated

Where the numbers come from

We run trade journals queries for this industry through Google and aggregate every result: domains by rank-weighted score (higher positions count for more) and appearance count, exact URLs by appearance count, and the most common title phrases.

Overview

What's on this page

Domain and URL charts, the full result list, and title n-gram tables.

Research

Research: Trade Journals

Domains appearing in Google results for First Gen Freshman's Research: Trade Journals queries. Score is a rank-weighted sum (higher-ranked appearances count for more); count is a plain appearance tally.

By Score

Top URLs

Individual pages (not just domains) ranked by the same rank-weighted score, labeled by page title.

By Appearance Count

All Results

Every result for First Gen Freshman's Research: Trade Journals queries, ranked by how many times each exact URL appeared (ties broken by average rank position, so appearing higher up wins), a different aggregation than the score-based charts above. Title and URL links open in a new tab.

TitleURLAppearancesDomain PRDomain HCHost PRHost HC
First-Generation College Students Experiencehttps://www.duffield.cornell.edu/explore-engineering/first-generation-college-students-experience/25997093
Female first-generation college students: A review of ...https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1076&context=jger245962895
Trinity's First-Generation Tigers Program Grows Through ...https://trinity.edu/news/trinitys-first-generation-tigers-program-grows-through-ready-set-rise228962095
First Generationhttps://career.ship.edu/channels/first-generation/22896493
I Was a First-Generation Elite Private School Graduate. My ...https://edsurge.com/news/2026-02-02-i-was-a-first-generation-elite-private-school-graduate-my-kids-won-t-follow-my-path23996394
Social Media and College-Related Social Support ...https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3610087263976296
Supporting First Gen Students Through Researchhttps://www.cur.org/supporting-first-gen-students-through-research/22896294
I'm a First-Gen College Student Who Made It to Medical ...https://drexel.edu/medicine/news-events/publications/pulse/summer-fall-2021/first-gen-college-student-who-made-it-to-medical-school/246973595
Special issue of College Heights Herald explores refugee ...https://www.wku.edu/studentpublications/news/index.php?view=article&articleid=1129223496795
FirstGen Forward: Homehttps://www.firstgenforward.org/119951894
First-Generation Studentshttps://www.chronicle.com/tag/first-generation-students144963295
Straight from the Source - What Works for First-Generation ...https://www.pellinstitute.org/resources/straight-from-the-source-what-works-for-first-generation-college-students/12195795
The Journal of First-generation Student Success ...https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/26906015.2025.2473878160972695
Podcasts and Journal Articles - First Generation Studentshttps://library.thechicagoschool.edu/c.php?g=1292937&p=949447612795193
Press & Mediahttps://www.firstgenforward.org/press-and-media119951894
From Illinois State magazine's latest issue: The story of a ...https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisStateUniversity/posts/from-illinois-state-magazines-latest-issue-the-story-of-a-first-generation-colle/10159825258592444/196997897
The Rise of the First-Generation College Studenthttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08969205241309904163975596
Breaking Down Barriers: First-Generation College Students ...https://www.league.org/innovation-showcase/breaking-down-barriers-first-generation-college-students-and-college-success12395094
First-generation college students face unique challenges ...https://www.facebook.com/TUSKEGEEUNIVERSITY/posts/first-generation-college-students-face-unique-challenges-often-feeling-othered-i/895811019403325/196997897
First Generation College Students - Guides - Consortium Libraryhttps://libguides.consortiumlibrary.org/FirstGen1--395
New WC club embraces first-generation studentshttps://www.wnewsj.com/2025/02/06/new-wc-club-embraces-first-generation-students/11695295
Berkeley College Recognized for First Generation Student ...https://njbmagazine.com/njb-news-now/berkeley-college-recognized-for-first-generation-student-success/125952095
Education Department Releases Racial Data on First ...https://jbhe.com/2017/10/education-department-releases-racial-data-on-first-generation-college-students/123951095
The Educational Stories of First-Generation, Low-Income ...https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4510&context=open_access_etds140962295
We're number one | Washington State Magazinehttps://magazine.wsu.edu/2017/04/28/were-number-one/1--1195
First Person: Andrea Vasquez and Nick Imohttps://magazine.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/news/story/2023/first-person-andrea-vasquez-and-nick-imo14096093
Focusing on First-Gen Students - Hofstra Newshttps://news.hofstra.edu/2019/11/06/focusing-on-first-gen-students/136961295
News & Updates : The David T. Kearns Centerhttps://www.rochester.edu/college/kearnscenter/news/2023/2023-10-31-first-gen-week.html150971695
First-Gen, Low-Income and Claiming a Communityhttps://stanfordmag.org/contents/first-gen-low-income-and-claiming-a-community125952995
Jennifer Eidum publishes article on first-generation studentshttps://www.elon.edu/u/news/2019/11/25/jennifer-eidum-publishes-article-on-first-generation-students/134961295
Generations of firsts| Staff | Faculty and ...https://news.miami.edu/life/stories/2018/09/generations-of-firsts.html1--2495
First-Generation College Student Experience to Be ...https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/news-events/all-news/search-news/first-generation-college-student-experience-to-be-transformed-by.html157973695
Here's how we help first-generation college students succeedhttps://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/10/26/heres-how-we-help-first-generation-college-students-succeed-delaware-voices/803589001/13496495
For Dr. Jon Draud, education has always been about people. A ...https://www.instagram.com/p/DXceUKpCWrs/193998197
understanding-the-needs-of-first-generation-college- ...https://www.luminafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/understanding-the-needs-of-first-generation-college-students-who-stop-out-1.pdf13396594
Many first-generation students are raised on a powerful ...https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hali-jama_many-first-generation-students-are-raised-activity-7403868312260014081-mGLO190987397
54% of college students are first-generation. We celebrate ...https://www.instagram.com/p/DZaEtiPlYt_/193998197
Toward a Deeper Understanding of First Generation ...https://cra.org/cerp/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/03/Stout-Tamer-Wright_AAAS_for-website-2.pdf132962695
UW Tacoma recognized as national leader in advancing first ...https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/news/uw-tacoma-recognized-national-leader-advancing-first-generation-student-success15097794
Navigating Higher Education: Insights from a First- ...https://www.mheducation.com/highered/blog/2024/06/navigating-higher-education-insights-from-a-first-generation-college-student.html141961295
USCRossier on Instagram: "Every first-gen journey begins ...https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQw6cWdClOm/193998197
Retaining First-Generation College Students in STEM ...https://www.ajqr.org/article/retaining-first-generation-college-students-in-stem-programs-a-qualitative-analysis-1800611495092
MUW holds celebration for first-generation college studentshttps://www.wcbi.com/muw-holds-celebration-for-first-generation-college-students/12396194
defining first generation students: a critical second lookhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/396445242_DEFINING_FIRST_GENERATION_STUDENTS_A_CRITICAL_SECOND_LOOK166973395
Episode 165 -Empowering First-Generation Students with ...https://gardnerinstitute.org/episode-165-empowering-first-generation-students-with-maria-erb-and-anthony-jack/115951194
Celebrating First-Gen College Students at ORUhttps://oru.edu/news/oru_news/celebrating-first-gen-students-1.php124952195
From non-traditional, first-gen college student to Keynote Speakerhttps://www.wvnews.com/mineralnews/from-non-traditional-first-gen-college-student-to-keynote-speaker/article_ad5816e5-53b6-40f6-9716-91e7e080c794.html12995094
The path to college for first-generation studentshttps://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/education/2016/04/17/path-college-first-generation-students/83065644/13496495
Tips for First-Generation College Studentshttps://www.psichi.org/page/271Eye-Tips-For-First-Generation-College-Students12596194
Supporting first-generation students at University of Redlandshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2503903462984985/posts/7100477713327514/196997897
Canisius University Recognizes First-Generation Students ...https://www.canisius.edu/news/canisius-university-recognizes-first-generation-students-series-special-events12396194
Share Your First-Generation Experiencehttps://www.washington.edu/alumni/connections/first-generation-storytellers/share-your-first-generation-experience/156971895
A first-generation student's path forward, rooted in family ...https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/596084/first-generation-students-path-forward-rooted-family-support13596295
First Generation Celebration Dayhttps://www.uwyo.edu/firstgeneration/celebration-day/index.html138961294
First-generation college student? Consider online educationhttps://www.waldenu.edu/programs/resource/consider-online-education13796494
Revealing the Divide: A Post-COVID-19 Comparative ...https://www.aacrao.org/news/revealing-the-divide-a-post-covid-19-comparative-analysis-of-resource-utilization-among-first-generation-and-continuing-generation-college-applicants/12896294
First Gen Fellow Elizabeth Garcia from American University ...https://www.instagram.com/p/DXfKimVkoe6/193998197
Putting First-Gen Students Firsthttps://www.alverno.edu/magazine-post/Putting-First-Gen-Students-First12396193
First-generation | News Categories | Wheelock College of ...https://www.bu.edu/wheelock/news/articles/category/first-generation/150971795
Texas Wesleyan Named FirstGen Forward School ...https://txwes.edu/news-and-events/all-news/texas-wesleyan-named-firstgen-forward/121961595
The Center for First-Generation Student Successhttps://careers.lmu.edu/resources/the-center-for-first-generation-student-success/1--894
First Generation Career Resourceshttps://www.uhcl.edu/career-development/first-gen-career-resources12896294
UCA receives grant to empower, celebrate first-generation ...https://uca.edu/news/uca-receives-grant-to-empower-celebrate-first-generation-students-in-november/130962295
First-Generation Students Help Othershttps://www.saintmarys.edu/news/first-generation-students-help-others12295094
Stories tagged with: First Generationhttps://www.ohio.edu/news/tag/138613796795
Meet some of the first-generation student-athletes and staff ...https://news.utsa.edu/2025/05/meet-some-of-the-first-generation-student-athletes-and-staff-at-ut-san-antonio/13796995
Ramapo College Awarded $2.2 million by U.S. Department ...https://www.ramapo.edu/news/press-releases/ramapo-college-awarded-2-2-million-by-u-s-department-of-education-to-help-first-generation-and-some-college-no-degree-students/12796594
Why I Support Dickinson's First-generation Studentshttps://www.dickinson.edu/news/article/5618/why_i_support_dickinson_s_first-generation_students13196494
Adoption of First-Generation Student Supportive Features in ...https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11162-026-09907-4?error=cookies_not_supported&code=674aa2cd-ba13-4808-88f8-3c231bcfcf3a164976596
First Generation Stronghttps://www.usfca.edu/magazine/may-202313796594
Individual motivation and self-perception of excel skills ...https://ideas.repec.org/a/eee/joaced/v70y2025ics0748575124000630.html1--3996
An Annotated Bibliography on First-generation College Studentshttps://firstgen.uiowa.edu/news/2021/12/annotated-bibliography-first-generation-college-students-research-2008-201914797494
University Newshttps://www.wpunj.edu/articles/news/2024-08-09/first-gen-forward-network12695695
Student Leaders Launch Organization for First-Generation ...https://www.newhaven.edu/news/blog/2021/first-generation-student-rso.php12996694
How I learned to celebrate my identity as a first-generation ...https://www.science.org/content/article/how-i-learned-celebrate-my-identity-first-generation-international-student156971695
Building Legacies with Pace's First Generation Programhttps://www.pace.edu/news/building-legacies-paces-first-generation-program13696494
An Asset-Based Approach to First-Generation Student ...https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/jcotr/article/download/6158/3843/39026155971495
West Virginia Higher Education Community Convenes to ...https://wvexecutive.com/west-virginia-higher-education-community-convenes-to-focus-on-first-generation-student-success/1995494
At first-generation college student summit, USC leaders ...https://rossier.usc.edu/news-insights/news/first-generation-college-student-summit-usc-leaders-emphasize-opportunities154971695
Admission of first generation to college pre-licensure ...https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S8755722320300272165972595
Newbury Center Launches First-Generation Student ...https://www.bu.edu/articles/2022/newbury-center-launches-elevate-first-generation-student-magazine/150971795
Without Having Been There, Done That, First-Generation ...https://today.emerson.edu/2019/11/15/without-having-been-there-done-that-first-generation-student-group-provides-needed-support/13096895
First-Generation Students | Carroll ...https://www.carrollu.edu/articles/social/2019/11/first-generation12296294
Fullerton College addresses common challenges first ...https://fchornetmedia.com/26563/arts-and-culture/fullerton-college-addresses-first-generation-student-challenges/1394294
Resources for First-Generation Law Studentshttps://lawmagazine.bc.edu/2021/07/resources-for-first-generation-law-students/14496795
Where First-Gen Scholars Find Their Footinghttps://www.suffolk.edu/news-features/suffolk-university-magazine-spring-2026/where-first-gen-scholars-find-their-footing13496395
Tri-C Times Highlights First-Generation Students and Morehttps://www.tri-c.edu/news-and-events/news/tri-c-times-highlights-first-generation-students.html12796195
First-Generation Students Forge a Path Forwardhttps://www.nwtc.edu/news/underrepresented-first-generation-students-in-green-bay-pursue-a-college-degree-with-help-from-col12195294
College Search Tips for First-Generation Studentshttps://www.cornerstone.edu/blog-post/college-search-tips-for-first-generation-college-students/12896494
Students Hear from Roy Vagelos, First-Generation College ...https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/students-hear-roy-vagelos-first-generation-college-student15797194
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Phrase Frequency

Title N-Grams

Most common word phrases (2 to 7 words) across every result title for these queries.

2-grams

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3of college
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2firstgen forward
2student success
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2of the
2the first
2low income
2students experience
2female first

3-grams

18first generation college
16first generation students
12generation college students
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8first generation student
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4generation college student
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4-grams

12first generation college students
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3first gen college student
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2for first generation student
2generation college students experience
2female first generation college
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2college students a review
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2for first generation college
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2trinity s first generation
2s first generation tigers
2first generation tigers program
2generation tigers program grows
2tigers program grows through
2social media and college
2media and college related
2and college related social
2college related social support
2tips for first generation
2i was a first

5-grams

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2for first generation college students
2trinity s first generation tigers
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2first generation tigers program grows
2generation tigers program grows through
2social media and college related
2media and college related social
2and college related social support
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2was a first generation elite
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6-grams

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2first generation college students a review
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2trinity s first generation tigers program
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2first generation tigers program grows through
2social media and college related social
2media and college related social support
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2was a first generation elite private
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2college student who made it to
2student who made it to medical
2special issue of college heights herald
2issue of college heights herald explores
2of college heights herald explores refugee
1straight from the source what works

7-grams

2female first generation college students a review
2first generation college students a review of
2trinity s first generation tigers program grows
2s first generation tigers program grows through
2social media and college related social support
2i was a first generation elite private
2was a first generation elite private school
2a first generation elite private school graduate
2first generation elite private school graduate my
2i m a first gen college student
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2college student who made it to medical
2special issue of college heights herald explores
2issue of college heights herald explores refugee
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1from illinois state magazine s latest issue
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1state magazine s latest issue the story