Nothing more satisfying than checking another thing off your Common App checklist list โ
Check out our in-depth Common App checklist to help keep you on track:
"I'm proud of all of you. You're going to do fine because I was where you were." โ
@MichelleObama
talking to first-generation college-bound students at the 5th
#BeatingTheOdds
Summit.
Watch this video recap of that inspiring day.
#BetterMakeRoom
๐
Welcome back, students! ๐
@MichelleObama
shared this special
#BackToSchool
message and wants to see YOU commit to completing your education past high school.
Tell us what youโre going to do to reach higher this school year at .
#BetterMakeRoom
Thanks everyone for supporting
#CollegeSigningDay
! Weโre so proud to celebrate all of the young people making a commitment to get a higher education.
#BetterMakeRoom
When
@MichelleObama
arrived to
@Princeton
, she had the wrong bed sheets. She made sure other first-gen, low-income students didnโt do the same by launching Better Make Room in 2015. Hereโs what 3 founding staff members have to say about the last 5 years:
Students, it's National College Application Month! And celebs are pledging to do your laundry if YOU pledge to apply to college.
Take charge of your future by taking the pledge at .
#BetterMakeRoom
On May 1, we celebrated
#CollegeSigningDay
with
@UofCalifornia
and over 10,000 college-bound students at
@UCLA
.
Congrats to students across the country who are making a plan to pursue higher education or join the military. Weโre so proud of you!
#BetterMakeRoom
This year, because of COVID-19, weโre hosting our
#BeatingTheOdds
Summit with a new video series! We invited a few friends to help us celebrate all of you going into your next chapter in life, so make sure to tune in to see how to make your time in college the best it can be ๐ฉ๐พโ๐ป
Community college is college.
Community college is college.
Community college is college.
Community college is college.
Community college is college.
Community college is college.
Community college is college.
Community college is college.
Community college is college.
HS SENIORS & COLLEGE STUDENTS: THE 2020-2021 FAFSA IS NOW AVAILABLE AT .
REMEMBER, YOU HAVE TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA EVERY YEAR YOU ARE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE.
AND FINANCIAL AID IS AWARDED BY COLLEGES AND STATES ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
From Colombia to Florida, and now
#CollegeSigningDay
,
@SebastianYatra
joins our squad to celebrate all of you this Saturdayย ๐ฅณย Catch us onย YouTubeย and Twitch and say quiubo (whatโs up!) onย social mediaย ๐จ๐ด๐คณ
"Congratulations to all of you guys. Getting into college is an amazing feat...I'm proud of you. Wherever you guys are headed. Whatever you choose to do with your life or career, I can assure you it's going to be amazing!" -
@Usher
#BetterMakeRoom
Things to remember:
1) You are enough
2) Donโt compare yourself w/ others
3) Take risks
4) Believe in yourself
5) Self care = important
6) Education = power
7) Reach back & mentor others
8) Dream big & work hard
9) Be patient with yourself
10) Never give up!
Mark your calendars! Get ready to celebrate our 5th College Signing Day with
@MichelleObama
on May 2 in Philadelphia! ๐
Register your own event today and post a selfie in your college gear on May 2 using
#CollegeSigningDay
+
#BetterMakeRoom
.
Join us:
Hey Chicago! Iโm so excited to be in my hometown to kick off my
#IAmBecoming
tour! This memoir has helped me to embrace the fullness of my storyโfailures, triumphs, and all. I hope it inspires you to do the same. Who are you becoming? Share your story with
#IAmBecoming
.
Just a reminder:
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COLLEGE
Join us at
#CollegeSigningDay
on May 2! Use our special discount code CELEBRATE to get 20% off a
#BetterMakeRoom
tote bag & free ticket to attend next week. Details:
Going to college is the best thing you can do for your future especially during a pandemic, right
@MichelleObama
? ๐ค Whether itโs a certificate program, community college, or a four-year school, thereโs free FAFSA money waiting for you! You got this ๐๐พ
Here is
@MichelleObama
's helpful
#BackToSchool
advice:
1. Don't ever doubt that you deserve to be there
2. Don't be afraid to try new things
3. Whatever you do, don't try to do this alone
4. Never forget there are so many people who believe in you
#ReachHigher
#BetterMakeRoom
.
@MichelleObama
โs
#BackToSchool
message to first-gen students:
1. Donโt ever doubt you deserve to be there
2. Donโt be afraid to try new things
3. Donโt try to do this alone
4. Never forget there are so many people who believe in you
#BetterMakeRoom
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE THE FAFSA ON OCT 1
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
Trade school is college
If youโre going to a community college this fall, congrats!
If youโre going to a university this fall, congrats!
If youโre going to a trade/vocational school this fall, congrats!
We should celebrate and recognize all students for pursuing higher education.
#CollegeSigningDay
Just a reminder:
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE=COLLEGE
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA ON OCT 1
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA ON OCT 1
Things to remember:
1) You are smart
2) Donโt be afraid to take risks
3) Believe in yourself
4) Know your worth
5) Seek opportunities that help you grow
6) Itโs okay to fail!!!
7) Reach back and mentor others
8) Be patient with yourself
9) Never give up
I will get to and through college
I will get to and through college
I will get to and through college
I will get to and through college
I will get to and through college
I will get to and through college
Note to all the first-gen and low-income students out there: Never, ever doubt that you belong at your college or university.
You are smart.
You worked hard.
You donโt have to prove anything.
You belong.
Donโt ever let anybody tell you anything different.
Things to remember:
1) You are enough
2) Donโt compare yourself
3) Believe in yourself
4) Support your peers
5) Take risks
6) Dream big & work hard
7) Self-care = important
8) Itโs okay to fail
9) Be patient with yourself
10) You can truly do anything!
Hey. Going to community college is something to be proud of! Youโre making the commitment to continue your education and thatโs a big deal. Ignore the haters and be proud of the path you choose!
#EndCCStigma
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
.
@MichelleObama
shared this photo from her time as a first-gen
@Princeton
.
โGoing to college is hard work, but every day I meet people whose lives have been profoundly changed by education, just as mine was. My advice to students is to be brave & stay with it.โ
#BetterMakeRoom
This Thursday, weโll be celebrating our 5th
#BeatingTheOdds
Summit with
@MichelleObama
& first-gen students in DC.
Have questions about college? Tweet us using
#BetterMakeRoom
for a chance to have yours answered at the Summit! Weโll
#Periscope
the panels live right here!
Things to remember:
1) You are enough
2) Donโt compare yourself
3) Believe in yourself
4) Support your peers
5) Take risks
6) Dream big & work hard
7) Self-care = important
8) Itโs okay to fail
9) Be patient with yourself
10) You can truly do anything!
#BetterMakeRoom
Imagine answering your phone to find out that MICHELLE OBAMA was on the other end?! (I know we're freaking out just thinking about it!)
Well, that's exactly what happened to Kirsten Perry, the 2018 School Counselor of the Year, and some of her students! ๐ญ
#ReachHigher
Itโs because of school counselors like Kirsten Perry that our young people dream a little bigger, and reach a little higher. Kirsten, I canโt wait to honor you and your colleagues from across the country at the School Counselor of the Year Ceremony next week.
#ReachHigher
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA
Itโs okay to fail. Itโs okay to be sad. But you have to pick yourself up and keep going. Ask for help when you need it. Try again. Fail. Get back up and never give up. As long as you remain persistent and resilient, youโll be able to accomplish anything!
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
Things to remember:
1) You are smart - never forget that
2) Donโt be afraid to take risks
3) Believe in yourself
4) Know your worth
5) Seek opportunities that help you grow
6) Itโs okay to fail
7) Reach back and mentor others
8) Be patient with yourself
9) Never give up!
#CollegeSigningDay
is coming, and weโre pumped! Get ready to celebrate all of the hard work that got you to this pointโyou deserve it. ๐
Shout out your plans on May 1 + watch
#CollegeSigningDay
LIVE at 11am PT/2pm ET on or
October means 2 pretty cool things: our birthday and FAFSA opening! Thereโs no better way to celebrate than with a special message from
@MichelleObama
to encourage everyone to start their FAFSA today ๐ฅณ
Go to to get started!
"College is such an important part of lifeโof learning independence, of becoming the future leaders of our world. So, I congratulate you on this major, major milestone & I'm sending you all the love in the world! Happy, happy
#CollegeSigningDay
!" -
@lala
(She's a
@HowardU
alum!)