Sometimes the most powerful thing a high school student can hear is the honest perspective of someone who has already walked the path they’re about to take. That’s exactly what…
Jaidyn doesn’t do anything halfway. The recent Bellevue East High School graduate applied to more than 30 colleges, raised her ACT score from 28 to 34, graduated a semester early,…
Six College Possible Omaha students are receiving additional support to help cover the real costs of college through our ongoing partnership with The Simple Foundation. The Simple Foundation Direct-to-Student Aid…
Ralston High School junior Kendra knows exactly why she wants to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner, even if she’s still figuring out the details of how to get there. “Mental…
When students and their families begin thinking about college, cost is often one of the first and most intimidating considerations. College websites and acceptance letters highlight a “sticker price” that…
For Kelly, college has always been part of the plan. A senior at Westview High School, she has viewed higher education as both a personal goal and a responsibility—one shaped…
For many high school students, imagining life after graduation can feel overwhelming. College, careers and long-term goals come with countless decisions—yet many students have limited exposure to the full range…
When Nye first began college at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), she had a clear plan: complete her prerequisites, transfer to the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), and…
This fall, College Possible Omaha hosted another series of Mission Possible Career Panels at eight partner high schools, bringing volunteers in to share their experiences and career journeys. Throughout October…
A Dual Degree and a Deeper Purpose In May 2025, Moolaweh graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) cum laude with not one, but two degrees—a B.A. in English…
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of the most important steps a student can take on the path to higher education. Research from the National…
For Hector, the path to college was anything but simple. A first-generation college student, he grew up watching his parents work tirelessly to build a better future for their children…
Name: Michelle Mena Cardenas High School: Aloha High School Committed to: Southwestern Oregon Community College Dream Career: Labor and delivery nurse Song on Repeat: Diamonds by Rihanna Hobbies: Outside of…
On any given evening during her senior year of high school, Adali (Cristo Rey Jesuit High School 2019) could pick up the phone and find something valuable but rare for…
