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College Possible Washington students complete the FAFSA at double the rate of Washington average
At College Possible our goal is to ensure students graduate college with the least amount of debt possible. There are a variety of tactics we employ to meet this goal – none more important than supporting completion of the Free…
College Possible students give behind-the-scenes tour of Lindbergh renovations
Lindbergh Senior High School is one of four high schools and one of the two partner schools in the Renton School District where College Possible coaches serve. In April, College Possible board and staff members were invited to meet with…
College Possible Washington board visits Decatur High School
Decatur High School was established in Federal Way in 1971, and has gone through several renovations since its original construction. In February 2024, College Possible board members were invited to tour Decatur High School to see the work of the…
Coach Professional Development Day
I had the opportunity to participate in College Possible Washington’s first inaugural Professional Development Day. This day consisted of several workshops, panels, and group discussions, wherein we discussed future career planning. To start the day, we were greeted by our…
Celebrating another successful semester with Federal Way Public Schools
In our school district series, we are excited to highlight Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) this month. We had the opportunity to talk with our newest staff member, Maria Peterson, who recently joined the College Possible Washington team as Program…
College Possible Washington campus tours spark student applications to local universities
At College Possible Washington, we are thrilled to continue our annual college campus visits for students. This year we took a total of 41 students and AmeriCorps coaches from Decatur, Franklin and Todd Beamer High Schools to visit the University…
College Possible Community Open House
You're invited! Join us as College Possible opens its doors to the community! Discover the incredible work of our AmeriCorps coaches at a portfolio showcase walkthrough hosted at the College Possible office. Date: Friday, March 22, 2024 Time: 4–7 p.m.…
Empowering dreams: A glimpse into the vibrant community of Franklin High School
Franklin High School opened its doors in 1909 and is the oldest high school in Seattle still in operation. This school primarily serves the Mt. Baker, Beacon Hill, and Columbia City neighborhoods. Franklin is culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse, with…
Introducing the College Possible Washington Advisory Board
Written by Austin Dahl, Advisory Board Chair As the chair of the Advisory Board for College Possible Washington, I would like to introduce the advisory board to the larger community, explain our role and how we serve College Possible Washington.…
How AmeriCorps coaches help strengthen the College Possible and Seattle Public Schools relationship
Lauren Kraushaar is a senior program manager and has been with College Possible Washington for two years. In this conversation, she shares insight on the Seattle Public Schools District and the AmeriCorps members that serve as coaches in the schools…
Lauren Treacy
Lauren comes to College Possible Washington with more than 10 years of leadership in the education and nonprofit sectors. Her experience as a first-generation college graduate and Americorps member guide her focus on college access and success. Lauren recently served…