As director of college access at College Possible Chicago, Jason Carter leads the development and implementation of our high school programming. With more than 13 years of experience in this space, he is committed to unlocking opportunities for students from…
When Quan graduated from Mather High School last spring, he knew college was the right next step. “Going to college always seemed like the best way to get the life and career I wanted,” said Quan, “Because I’m the first…
In January, College Possible Chicago was proud to join City Year Chicago for their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (MLK Day). Our AmeriCorps members teamed up with volunteers from across Chicago for a “day on, not…
When Jonathan first opened the letter congratulating him on earning not only an acceptance, but a full-ride scholarship to the Honors College at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), he almost didn’t believe it. “I thought I was seeing things,” said…
In August, College Possible Chicago welcomed our new team of AmeriCorps coaches. Over the next 10 months, coaches will provide support and mentorship to our high school and college students, helping them earn admission to, enroll in and persist through…
In May, we were thrilled to recognize the Class of 2022 high school graduates at our annual College Decision Day event. We welcomed College Possible seniors from across the city for a day of fun and celebration at the Chicago…
When Kailey first began planning for college, more selective schools, especially those out-of-state, initially seemed beyond reach. As a student in her high school’s rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program, she was academically qualified to attend one of these colleges, but…
On March 5, College Possible Chicago hosted more than 70 high school juniors for a full-length SAT practice test at Dominican University. The practice exam is an essential step in preparing for the official, “Real-Deal” SAT that College Possible juniors…
For Kevin Bautista, serving as an AmeriCorps coach with College Possible Chicago means providing students the same support he once needed when preparing for college. In high school, he remembers feeling stressed about how to navigate the process. “As a…
Now extended in 2021: Anyone can deduct up to $300 in charitable gifts, even if you don’t itemize! The CARES Act includes a $300 “above the line deduction” for individual tax payers. If you pay taxes, you may be able…