CHICAGO — College Possible Chicago has selected Dr. John Boumgarden as its new executive director, succeeding Christine Poorman, the organization’s founding executive director. Boumgarden brings more than 15 years of…
Throughout the year, College Possible Chicago seniors are fully immersed in the exciting and often overwhelming process of preparing for college. From polishing essays and securing teacher recommendations to updating…
When Johannah was a freshman at Morgan Park High School, a class project prompted her to consider a problem she wanted to fix. She reflected on the difficult experiences her…
As College Possible celebrates 25 years of creating endless possibilities, we are spotlighting leaders whose passion and commitment have shaped our mission and fueled our growth. In Chicago, one of…
KeAndre knows he wants to go to college to explore his passions, develop skills towards a career and build a professional network. He’s also motivated to be the first in…
In February, College Possible Chicago took 79 high school juniors to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, marking our second trip to Badger Country! This visit continues to strengthen the partnership with…
As a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Yasir Hirsi was learning a lot about computer science, but he knew an internship would help him translate his skills from the…
When Steve Gama joined College Possible Chicago as a high school junior, he could have never imagined he would be graduating from college six years later with a competitive position…
As soon as Missy heard about the opportunity to be a College Possible Chicago coach, she thought to herself, “That’s exactly what I want.” Missy recently graduated from DePaul University…
In February, 72 College Possible Chicago high school juniors and seniors visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. This trip was a collaborative effort between College Possible leadership from Chicago and…
If you’re interviewing for a role as an AmeriCorps service member, or you’ve already landed a service position with College Possible, you may want to learn more about our organization…
Finding a career path isn’t usually straightforward, it hinges on balancing academic strengths with real world experiences, and exploring fields that can be outside your initial interests. According to a…
When Todd Beamer senior, Dominic, was asked why he joined College Possible, his response was straight to the point: “I want to be successful. I want a degree. I want…
College Possible Minnesota’s recent celebration for high school and college students, Cheers to New Chapters, was a success. Hosted at Surly Brewing Company on June 2, the event honored the…
