Coach spotlight: Edith Duran
After serving two consecutive service terms as a college access coach in Milwaukee, Edith Duran became a full time team member with...
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Navigating college systems can be tricky, especially if you're the first in your family to attend. That's why we offer students like you at least 6 years of personalized
support for free. Our goal is to help you get into your dream colleges, secure funding, and thrive until you complete your degree. This support starts in your junior year of high school and continues through graduation, no matter where you choose to go to college!
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College Possible is one of the largest and most respected
organizations of its kind in the U.S
80,000+
students served nationwide since 2000
COLLEGE POSSIBLE STUDENTS ARE
3x
more likely to earn a college degree in 6 years than their peers from similar backgrounds
What sets us apart
Free to students
Thanks to the generous support of our funders and partners, our coaching is always free to eligible students and their families.
6+ years of support
Our students receive one of the longest coaching support cycles available, starting your junior year in high school and continuing until you graduate college.
Coaches you can count on
Our coaches all bring relatable, recent college experience that helps them build trusted relationships and deliver relevant support just when you need it.
Continuous support
If you take a break from college for any reason, you’ll continue to receive coaching support to help you get back on track toward your college degree goals.
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Meet Our Coaches
Relatable, committed and service-driven
Our coaches offer the relatability of their recent college experience and a proven curriculum to support your success. Each is dedicated to a term of service as an AmeriCorps member, driven by a passion for educational equity. This commitment allows them to provide personalized support throughout your college journey.
What Students Receive
Your success is our only goal
Through personalized, in-person and tech-connected support, your college coach will help you get into your best-fit school, and break through every milestone to fund your education and complete your degree. Support begins your junior year in high school and follows you until you graduate college at whatever school you choose to attend.
*Specific support may vary moderately by community.
Explore and prepare
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
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SAT or ACT test prep
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Introduction to the college process
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College fit exploration
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Paying for college
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College visits
Select, apply and finance
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
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Financial aid and scholarship applications
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College application and essay prep
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College visits and selection
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Housing and transportation
Transition to college
SUMMER BRIDGE
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Enrollment checklist
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Class registration
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Acclimate to campus
Persist through graduation
COLLEGE YEARS
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Navigate complex college systems
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Access campus and community resources
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Form supportive peer and campus relationships
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Adjust to the rigors of the first year
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Stay on track academically
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Renew financial aid and scholarships
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Budget and manage time
Transition to career
COLLEGE GRADUATION
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Explore internships and jobs
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Resume and interview prep
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