Elena’s college journey did not follow a straight line, but it did lead her to a place where she could thrive. For Elena, a college degree is more than just…
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,…
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…
Once a month, Tony can be found plucking vegetables from the ground and ridding them of any excess dirt. He then organizes these vegetables into boxes along with other types…
In December, Tasha sat at the end of her dining room table as family gathered around her. Some of her closest friends, her two brothers, and one of her teachers…
For Citlaly, the dream of going to college was always there, but so was the fear of navigating it alone. “As a first-generation college student, I didn’t really know what…
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…
Meet Alicia, a 2025 graduate from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) with bachelor’s degrees in architectural engineering and construction management, along with a minor in management. With plans to…
In his own words, Zane shares how his time at the University of Oregon offered him a space to nourish his creativity, cultivate community and gain financial stability. When I…
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…
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…
For Erika Montoya, College Possible is more than a workplace. It is part of her life story. Montoya first encountered College Possible at 16, when two coaches visited her high…
Authored by Sona Karentz Andrews, board member and friend Dear College Possible Community, My name is Sona Karentz Andrews, and I joined the College Possible Oregon board six years ago…
For a first-year college student, the transition to college can be both exciting and overwhelming. After years of preparing for the moment, students finally arrive on campus ready to begin…
