Kaitlyn was in a rough spot. The Eveleth-Gilbert High School senior had contracted mononucleosis and missed months of school. But, thanks to her College Possible Navigate coach, she received the support she needed to help her with the college process…
Students visit college campuses to learn about the admission process and gain exposure to college life. When students are able to see themselves on campus and identify the type of school that would be a best fit for them, they…
College Possible Minnesota relies on the generosity of our community to make our program a reality for the 6,000 students we serve. The pandemic has posed a significant challenge to education equity and our work has never been more urgent.…
What’s the value of a college degree right now? With colleges across the country going virtual, it’s coming into question if a college degree is necessary to succeed in today’s world. In reality, college degrees are more important than ever.…
Every fall, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal releases the Women in Business Awards and a familiar name graced the pages in 2020: Rinal Ray. An amazing community leader, public policy professional, teacher, trainer and , Rinal Ray currently serves as…
With the College Possible program year underway, AmeriCorps members in Minnesota have been reflecting on what brings them to education equity work. Choosing to embark upon a year of service through AmeriCorps is a commitment to their own professional development…
Each fall, College Possible Minnesota hosts Strong Start Visits for students at college campuses across the state. These visits help kick off the program year with community-building activities and an introduction to the college program. This year, Strong Start Visits…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of David B. Laird, Jr., founding board chair for College Possible and long-time head of the Minnesota Private College Council. Dave was a staunch champion for students, serving on the Board of Directors…
Georgean joined College Possible in high school because she knew she wanted to go to college, but didn’t know much about the application process. Even though her older sisters had gone to college, she didn’t want to bombard them with…
The ongoing pandemic has created many challenges for students from low-income backgrounds in addition to barriers they already face. In particular, recent high school graduates are at risk of experiencing "summer melt," which is the phenomenon where students who earn…