The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the college-going experiences of 10 high-achieving first-generation Latino college juniors and seniors at a Hispanic-Serving Institution in the southwest. Despite facing barriers, many first-generation Latino students succeed in attending and completing their postsecondary education. Yet, minimal research exists to document these students' success stories. This study explored participants' perceptions of their decisions to attend college and motivation to persist in college. Results revealed four main themes: academic rigor, support networks, internal motivation, and responsibility as a first-generation college student. Recommendations for school psychologists working at the secondary level are provided to address inequities in postsecondary attendance among first-generation Latino students.