FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL #BeatingTheOdds 🤩 Can't wait to celebrate first-generation college-bound students! #FridayMotivation https://t.co/UMelUYmdlT

Learn about your school's health, wellness, and gym facilities and think about what will work with your schedule. Emotional/social wellness is KEY to academic success, especially during your first semester. #BeatingTheOdds #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/4HwGi6wzQU

Here's some motivation to celebrate #MandelaDay ✨ https://t.co/eZ7BXQfaNX

There are so many different opportunities to take advantage of in college! Take a few minutes to jot down some long term and short term goals for your freshman year. Setting goals helps propel you forward! ➡️ https://t.co/lDnGVzqjH8

So proud of you, Darius! Can't wait to have you join us on Tuesday, 7/23. #BeatingTheOdds https://t.co/pd8LZkUnUE

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Mark your calendars! This Tuesday, July 23rd we’ll be celebrating our #BeatingTheOdds Summit with @MichelleObama & first-gen college-bound students! 🎉 Have any questions about college? Tweet us using #BetterMakeRoom & #BeatingTheOdds! https://t.co/DWPFkmzzrd

Things to remember: 1) You are enough 2) Don’t be afraid to take risks 3) Believe in yourself 4) Support your peers 5) Seek opportunities that help you grow 6) It’s okay to fail 7) Reach back & mentor others 8) Be patient with yourself 9) Self care = important 10) Never give up

College Tip: Do you have health insurance? 🏥 If not, don’t worry! Many colleges have health insurance programs that students can enroll in. Grab your parents, consider the options, and fill out those forms! 📋 Make sure to check with your college for more info. #BeatingTheOdds

"Be the change you want to see in the world." #MondayMotivation

Estephanie, Esther & Ikie beat the odds to make it to college. Two years ago, these incredible students went on a #BTOroadtrip across the country & interviewed some changemakers with powerful stories. 🚌🗺️🎓 Watch the documentary: https://t.co/4yEK6IbOGL

Still, haven't completed the #FAFSA? What are you waiting for? Apply now at https://t.co/p1cP0FYKvq. #BeatingTheOdds https://t.co/p1cP0FYKvq.

Here are some helpful tips for rising college freshmen! #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/TZdSqwrkpE

COLLEGE TIP: Make smart 📚 and educated 🏫 decisions about money 💵 while you’re young. Saving, building credit, and budgeting is worth your while. #BeatingTheOdds https://t.co/6rna6u7wGG https://t.co/6rna6u7wGG

Still, haven't completed the #FAFSA? What are you waiting for? Get the money you need to support you on your journey to and through college. ~ FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA @ https://t.co/p1cP0GglmY ~ https://t.co/p1cP0GglmY

Have you filled out your #FAFSA yet? Or applied for any scholarships? Don’t wait any longer. Check this out for helpful tips ➡️https://t.co/xGcnnAlIum https://t.co/xGcnnAlIum

Getting settled at college can add up! Here are some tips to cut costs: 🛒 Ask your roommate if they want to split essentials for your dorm 🏦 Check if your bank has branches near campus - non-network ATM fees are a pain! ✈️ If you can, buy flights home now! Save that 💵💵💵

#MondayMotivation: "Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine." https://t.co/ryVVH7jPjO

#AdviceForFirstGen students from a recent first-gen college grad: 1) Seek out mentors who lead by example 2) Remember, it’s OK not to do it all 3) Keep an open mind, even when it’s hard 4) Give back to others #BeatingTheOdds 🎓 https://t.co/LmoUg4VFiK

These are great plans, @Andrew_Frett! Can't wait to see all the good you do in the world. #BetterMakeRoom ✨ https://t.co/z9Rqk6mJof

An Open Letter to First-Generation College Students on How to Handle the Stress #BeatingTheOdds https://t.co/LmoUg4VFiK

COLLEGE TIP: Your academic advisor is your friend! Take it upon yourself to reach out to your advisor and introduce yourself. Your advisor will be YOUR advocate throughout your time at college. #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/L46oYSpAKf

Sending good vibes to all the students getting their #APScores and #IBresults 💯

The summer before college is important for applying for all those last-minute scholarships. Stay ahead of the curve & make sure to: 📄 Keep a master list of the ones you apply to 👨🏾‍💻 Ask for letters of recommendation ASAP 🎯 Target small, local scholarships 🙂 Stay positive

Happy #4thofJuly! https://t.co/wd5omRa5JV

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Me: I’m going to be so productive this summer! Can’t wait to get everything done. Me, all summer: https://t.co/g8auHtmbjq

Hey. Hey. Hey. Do you use the library? 📚 Insider tip: most required class textbooks are actually on reserve at your university’s library. Plan a trip, check the online library catalog, or call your university library to see if they have any of your textbooks. #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/ACaeFxvELg

COLLEGE TIP: Your academic advisor is your friend! Take it upon yourself to reach out to your advisor and introduce yourself. Your advisor will be YOUR advocate throughout your time at college. #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/9nU2DhAnqX

There are only six months left in 2019. So, that means there are only six months left in this DECADE. Make 👏every 👏day 👏count 👏

Starting college is exciting, but it can also be a bit scary. Have you completed your summer checklist yet? 🧭Attend your orientation 🤝Friend your future roommate 👨🏾‍💻Meet your freshman advisor 📑Make a draft schedule of the classes you want to take You got this! #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/4BSXRG4UZn

It's finally summer! ☀️ And we want to make sure YOU have all the information you need to start college this fall. All month long, we'll be sharing helpful college tips and highlighting the stories of students who are #BeatingTheOdds. #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/Phy14kuOe9

"Dream big, think broadly about your life, and please make giving back to your community a part of that vision." -Michelle Obama #MondayMotivation #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/IIkhzudzfN

Repeat after me: I can be anything that I want to be. I will succeed. I will beat the odds to achieve my dreams.

"I am a proud community college graduate. I’m looking forward to completing my bachelor's, and I will do so knowing my community college background is what pushed me to achieve what I once thought was impossible." #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/oouE4u3tiJ

SOCIAL EXPERIEMENT: If you come across this tweet, reply with ONE of your favorite memories from high school or college. Do NOT check the replies before you do. We’re watching! 👀

“There is no magic to achievement. It really is about hard work, choices, and persistence.” -Michelle Obama #WednesdayWisdom

We know the article defines these students as being "nontraditional", but these are actually the stories of real college students today. Everyone's path is different and many are #BeatingTheOdds on their journey to and through college. #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/ZNKda0ZN1l

Embrace failure. Mistakes and roadblocks are inevitable and are opportunities to learn and grow. Always get back up and never give up! #BetterMakeRoom

Saying things out loud makes them happen. What are your plans for the future? Go to https://t.co/zWQunev6NB to share your plans for the future or tweet us your "I will" statement using #BetterMakeRoom! ✨ https://t.co/zWQunev6NB

note to self: you can do anything you set your mind to.

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Happy 3⃣rd anniversary, @ACTEquity! 🎉 https://t.co/NqPzMkl69t

Never give up on your goals. You never know how close you are to accomplishing them. #MondayMotivation #BetterMakeRoom

It's #NationalSelfieDay! 🤳 Tweet us your favorite selfie from #CollegeSigningDay or graduation by using #BetterMakeRoom 🎓 https://t.co/gLLtpJ3wzt

Happy first day of summer! ☀️ 🕶️ #SummerSolstice https://t.co/UuZRU71fiC

You are wonderful. You are great. You are smart. You are enough. #BetterMakeRoom

Are you a rising high school senior? Take some time this summer to work on writing your essay for the #CommonApp! ☀️📝💻 Here are the prompts for the 2019-2020 college application cycle: https://t.co/hRZcjf4y0p https://t.co/hRZcjf4y0p

A6: Yes, you should! And you don’t have to wait until senior year to create a @CommonApp account––get a head start this summer and work on your college applications early! #CFMchat https://t.co/VdJG0mYYWA

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A5: Both the @ACT and @OfficialSAT have free resources available online: ACT ➡️ https://t.co/SeyHAZXQYd SAT ➡️ https://t.co/SeyHAZXQYd https://t.co/SeyHAZXQYd

A4: If you have the means to visit a college, then we highly recommend you do it! The college you decide to attend will become your home for the next couple of years, so it’s important to get a feel for the campus. #BetterMakeRoom #CFMchat https://t.co/eJZFh7q84p

A3: Find organizations working on issues you’re passionate about & ask if they have any internships or volunteer opportunities. Try to seek opportunities that will help you grow! Besides grades & test scores, colleges will look at the activities you were involved in high school. https://t.co/Fbuo3u4RZH

A1: Talk to your peers currently working on their college applications, and reach out to recent grads who just completed the college application process! Talk to mentors and family. Reach out to colleges you’re interested in & ask questions or for additional info. #CFMchat https://t.co/Gryl5WN3QG

Hey, it's #BetterMakeRoom! We work to celebrate and support Gen-Z students on their journey to and through college. #CFMchat 🎉 https://t.co/D8aYFPazc8

Looking forward to joining this Twitter chat! ✨ https://t.co/ODgeIPraTd

Never give up on your dreams!

Hey, rising college freshmen! Did you know that most colleges allow you to enroll in tuition payment plans? You can break down the cost of your tuition by dividing it into smaller payments throughout the semester. Talk to the Student Accounts Office at your college for more info!

Congrats! 🎉🎓 #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/SLHUYZRh68

"Don’t be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be empowered." [email protected] #MondayMotivation https://t.co/eAUGAczRp8

You matter. You belong. Don’t forget that.

A stranger’s $50 tip and advice convinced her to return to college. Then she soared. #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/GiQoQde16K

Dream big. Work hard. Never give up.

"Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -Christopher Robin #ThursdayThoughts

[email protected] put together a helpful podcast series about paying for college. #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/MnsujrzspL

Wearing Their Hearts on Their Graduation Caps: Members of the #ClassOf2019 share the inspiration behind their decorated grad caps. 🎓♥️https://t.co/9i03kCpt0J

"I never forgot who I was at my core...I’m not entirely sure what the future holds just yet, but I believe as long as I stay true to my heart and my passions, I am in great hands." –Anta, recent @SpelmanCollege grad #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/WiSagzhHEl

"I plan to be happy no matter what circumstances may arise. My circumstances are only building my character on my path to greatness. Change has to start somewhere. I want that somewhere to start with me." #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/AMffu5MF28

Happy #HigherEducationDay! So proud of all students – especially first-gen, low-income, students of color – who are working hard to get a degree or certificate at a community college, trade or vocational school, or university. We see you! #BetterMakeRoom 🎓 https://t.co/uorntdEjdP

Congrats! 🎉 https://t.co/gPTSNTdLY5

Congrats, Tre! #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/lYWpDcrC1o

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"If you stumble, I want you to get back up. It's not about not making mistakes. It's not about not failing. Anybody who's achieved anything has failed and failed again...it's the ability to bounce back from that failure." [email protected] #BetterMakeRoom #WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/v1OU5eI9kq

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I will graduate from high school 🎓 I will graduate from high school 🎓 I will graduate from high school 🎓 I will graduate from high school 🎓 I will graduate from high school 🎓 #BetterMakeRoom #ReachHigher

Spoiler alert: college IS worth it #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/VODrZNkOFV

Where you are meant to be, you will be in time.

7 Options to Consider if You Didn’t Receive Enough Financial Aid https://t.co/ahRLMgAYpS

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit.” #MondayMotivation

New month. Fresh start. Go after your goals — you got this!

Me, telling my friends my plans for the future at https://t.co/VlBKruOg8s: https://t.co/VlBKruOg8s:

Define your goals ☑️ Believe it ☑️ Write it down ☑️ Review it ☑️ Work for it ☑️ Accomplish it ☑️ (Repeat)

"It is now more important than ever to reassure every student who sees college as a part of their future that college is for them, and that regardless of their background, they belong too." #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/HVFmSAJ6QW https://t.co/HVFmSAJ6QW

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