When I walked into my flagship school as a College Possible coach, I felt like I was stepping back in time. Just a few years earlier, I had been a…
People often ask me why I do this work. The answer is simple: because I know what it is like to be the student sitting on the other side of…
I thought I understood what it meant to “meet students where they are” before I became a coach. Then I started working with real students who navigate real challenges, and…
One of the most rewarding parts of being a returning coach is watching my students grow over time. Some students become more successful academically, earning higher grades than the year…
When I started my role with College Possible, I thought most of my time would be spent helping students with applications, essays and deadlines. While those are certainly important, I…
As College Possible celebrates its 25th anniversary, we’re highlighting former coaches whose journeys reflect the heart of the mission. For Patrick Brunk, “making college possible” isn’t just a phrase; it’s…
"I realized I knew what it was like to be in what a lot of students consider their ‘panic mode.’ I lived it. So I know that you’re going to…
Stepping into the role of an AmeriCorps coach with College Possible Minnesota is less of a job and more of a transformative journey. For two first-year AmeriCorps coaches—Hanna Lee and…
As College Possible celebrates 25 years of helping students access and succeed in college, I reflect on how deeply this program shaped my own journey. I was a strong student…
College costs are skyrocketing, and for many students, the most significant obstacle to earning a degree is affordability. Understanding financial aid, meeting deadlines, avoiding unexpected charges, and staying eligible for…
At the beginning of each school year, College Possible Texas welcomes new and returning AmeriCorps coaches ready to guide students through one of the most transformative times in their lives…
On Monday, August 12, College Possible sites across the country will welcome more than 200 AmeriCorps members. These AmeriCorps members will spend the next 1,700 hours completing their year of…
Since 2012, we’ve cheered on over 3,600 College Possible Oregon students. While staying alongside students is what we do day in and day out, one of our greatest joys is…
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,…
