Audrey Cronin, an AmeriCorps volunteer at College Possible Chicago, reflects on the first college fair of the year. In September, 107 College Possible Chicago students from all six of our…
Kevin still remembers the day he was accepted to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), his dream school for two years. It was also his birthday. “I was ecstatic,” he…
For 16 students across Texas, our recent scholarship award celebration marked the culmination of years of hard work and the thrilling beginning of what comes next. This moment was made…
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…
It’s a familiar cycle. The days grow shorter, the leaves change and students return to school. For students, that means reuniting with familiar faces, settling into new classes and schedules,…
Wisconsin's young people are navigating a rapidly changing education and workforce landscape. Getting to college is important but so is knowing where education can lead, having access to people and…
