The new grant will expand college access and coaching support for 10,000 students from low-income communities nationwide ST. PAUL, Minn., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- College Possible, the nonprofit that pioneered the field of near-peer coaching for high school…
On March 5, College Possible Chicago hosted more than 70 high school juniors for a full-length SAT practice test at Dominican University. The practice exam is an essential step in preparing for the official, “Real-Deal” SAT that College Possible juniors…
For Kevin Bautista, serving as an AmeriCorps coach with College Possible Chicago means providing students the same support he once needed as a first-generation college student. In high school, he remembers feeling stressed about how to navigate the process. “Since…
Now extended in 2021: Anyone can deduct up to $300 in charitable gifts, even if you don’t itemize! The CARES Act includes a $300 “above the line deduction” for individual tax payers. If you pay taxes, you may be able…
When Bryan graduated from Amundsen High School this past spring, he knew he was one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a registered nurse. Now in his first semester at Malcom X College, he is working to make…
On August 23, College Possible Chicago welcomed our newest team of AmeriCorps coaches. Over the past three weeks, coaches participated in intensive trainings introducing them to the College Possible coaching model and curriculum and also familiarizing them with the needs…
By Naomi Gluck, College Coach, 2020-21 Working with 87 unique students comes with a lot of information to track. Each student has his or her own challenges, successes and life experiences. Because of the large caseload, I often spend most…
From a young age, Camila dreamed of having a positive impact on the world. Inspired by her early love of animals and nature, she enrolled in the most challenging science courses her high school offered and began planning for a…
Although Erik cared about his grades and wanted to succeed in high school, he never really imagined himself going to college. However, as his older sister explored her college options he tagged along with her and with each campus visit,…
“When I first smelled it, I knew College Possible was for me,” said Kryssy, a first-year student at the University of Illinois-Chicago and College Possible student. “It” was the scent of pizza, which often filled the computer lab at Lake…