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Better Make Room aims to unite and bring together students in a space where you can create, connect and make a commitment to your future.
Why College?
Because you deserve to realize your potential.
Because your dreams are in your grasp.
Because the country needs you.
Because the world needs you.
And college can help you get there.
Better Make Room is here to cheer you on, help you out and connect you to others sharing the journey.

Want to see up how up next can help you apply for college, fill out the fafsa, or understand federal loan repayment?
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Representation ๐๐พ matters ๐๐พ Without a doubt in his mind, that is why @TheRealTonyLynn chose to attend @du1869, an HBCU in Louisiana. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/FrnKsHgKhK
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Our next #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight goes out to Janet Johnson from @GreenRiverCC in Washington ๐ฒ Graduating during a pandemic hasnโt stopped Janet from pursuing her dreams and we canโt wait to see what she does next ๐คฉ https://t.co/b7TAPrunvk
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Here's a #ThrowbackThursday of our #BeatingTheOdds HBCU conversation! We invited @LoniLove to join us because she is a proud HBCU alum from @PVAMU ๐๐พ Check out this clip for #BHM and watch the full episode here: https://t.co/QmvvHQasMR https://t.co/QmvvHQasMR
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Never heard of The Divine Nine? Letโs fix that ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐๐พโโ๏ธ The National Pan-Hellenic Council has 9 historically Black Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities, which are known as The Divine Nine. (1/2 ๐งต) https://t.co/oUt9iG0sVW
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Todayโs #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight goes out to Mya Hemingway, one of our incredible UpNext Mentors ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ซ She transferred to @HowardU from a college near home and wrote a Forbes piece about her experience! Check it out: https://t.co/j3JGPxo2w8 ๐๐พ https://t.co/j3JGPxo2w8
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Whether youโre driving alone or have that electric love, we have the playlist for you! Check out our love songs and heartache playlists here: https://t.co/KPbaDTn50c ๐ถ https://t.co/KPbaDTn50c
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What's your mood for Valentine's Day this year? #ValentinesDay
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Want to nominate a Black student to be featured next time? ๐ Use this link and we might choose you for our next spotlight: https://t.co/gmzfF6ED2E https://t.co/gmzfF6ED2E
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We are honored to start our #BlackHistoryMonth Student Spotlight series with Robbie Booker from @OakwoodU, an HBCU in Alabama ๐ We first met Robbie when he came to our 2019 #BeatingTheOdds Summit and was invited to join @MichelleObamaโs Year of Firsts IGTV series ๐ธ https://t.co/GMLS2Ow004
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Swipe to learn more about #BlackHistoryMonth and a little bit about Black students in higher education ๐ฉ๐พโ๐ซ๐จ๐ฟโ๐ซ Letโs all make sure to celebrate Black students and their achievements this month and every day thereafter ๐๐พ https://t.co/0bbQXOqhs2
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It's the last day of National School Counseling Week, so make sure to share your appreciation with your counselor today! #NSCW21 ๐ https://t.co/9Pm9jEuxC0
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Love for school counselors is in the air this week during National School Counselor Week ๐ฅฐ Save and share with your school counselor to make their day just a bit sweeter ๐๐ธ๐ฉ https://t.co/aSkxUtlH12
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Every month is Black History Month when you work to make higher education inclusive for all students ๐ฃ Join us this month to celebrate Black excellence together during #BlackHistoryMonth ๐๐ฟ Hereโs a sneak peak of whatโs to come this month ๐ https://t.co/R8ESd6nYH4
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Itโs National School Counseling week, so make sure to celebrate the school counselor in your life ๐ฅณ Send them this post to show them your appreciation or stop by their (virtual) classroom to say thank you! #NSCW21 https://t.co/Z7KZYToIyd
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Hi everybody! My name is Nicolรกs Macri, and Iโm a first-year student at @Dartmouth. Iโm originally from Texas, but Iโm currently studying remotely in the beautiful Cape Cod! Iโm taking over the Better Make Room Instagram today, come join me! https://t.co/gyj9HCYdtX ๐ฒ https://t.co/gyj9HCYdtX
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Help us make you famous โจ We are looking for students to spotlight on social media, so this is your shot... don't throw it away ๐ Fill it out now: https://t.co/gmzfF6n2b6 ๐ธ https://t.co/gmzfF6n2b6
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Itโs not too late to apply and find your perfect school! There are so many schools out there, check out @CommonAppโs Explore page to find the best fit for you ๐ https://t.co/4GeeDoWpLf
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We are once again asking you to file for @FASFA to secure the bag ๐ฐ https://t.co/iKvnUpx5WW
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Here's a reminder that you can accomplish all your goals and dreams โจ https://t.co/PoPHNczqmE
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โFor there is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it.โ [email protected] Just some motivation to help you feel renewed in your passions, future, and purpose. Like @MichelleObama said, #BlackGirlMagic indeed ๐ ๐ธ: @AlexWongCW https://t.co/6r5o9nsRBq
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For #NationalMentoringMonth, @ReachHigher asked a mentor & mentee to write about their experiences! Read Cindy's article on how to go about finding mentorship: https://t.co/hf29gBeiB3 ๐ Read Erica's article about friendtors + the role of mentoring: https://t.co/hf29gBeiB3 ๐ https://t.co/hf29gBeiB3
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โAn education must enable one to sift and weigh evidence, to discern the true from the false, the real from the unreal, and the facts from the fiction."" -Martin Luther King Jr. Now more than ever, we will continue to learn and evolve. How are you celebrating #MLKDay? ๐ https://t.co/pOfkpTPvhf
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Happy birthday to our Capricorn queen, @MichelleObama ๐ Thankful for all the years of sweet, sweet memories ๐ https://t.co/3O2TH73IAQ
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New Year's Resolution: Be where the (@FAFSA) money resides ๐ https://t.co/QZF4rq5CBD
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Hey there, my name is Amanda! ๐ธ I am an intended Psych major in my second year at @BardCollege and have loved college so far, including the downs to my ups. Come along with me on the Better Make Room insta story for a day in my life on Bard's campus! ๐คณ๐พ https://t.co/Ed98q33XWZ https://t.co/Ed98q33XWZ
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Want to nominate yourself, a close friend, or just someone at your school? The spotlights are just beginning so make sure to fill out our form: https://t.co/gmzfF6n2b6 ๐ธ https://t.co/gmzfF6n2b6
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Our first spotlight of 2021 goes to Gabriela Perez Jordan from @GWtweets ๐๐ผ She is passionate about higher education and public service which makes her a great @ReachHigher UpNext Mentor! ๐คฉ Check out her tips for tackling online classes here: https://t.co/ZKNiz2Kr4d https://t.co/ZKNiz2Kr4d
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๐ฃ @arneduncan got moves โน๐ผโโ๏ธ https://t.co/ljg9qJwoQE
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One of our resolutions for 2021 is to spotlight more students on our social media platforms, and we're asking for your help!๐คณ๐ฝโจ Fill out this form to nominate yourself, a peer, or someone doing great work in your community: https://t.co/ItVKK20z4r https://t.co/ItVKK20z4r
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You heard her๐ถ๐ฝ https://t.co/cWwhsKV2xU
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A lot has happened recently, and self-care and self-preservation are urgent in times like these. You should stay informed, but also unplug, reflect, and make a commitment for all you want to accomplish. We'll continue creating a community for all students and hope you'll join us. https://t.co/r7ExCgwXBq
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Confetti all 2021 longย ๐ค Get your @CommonApp applications in to join the fun! ๐ https://t.co/tCU3gdpr13
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aaaaand thatโs a wrap on 2020! Happy New Yearโs Eve from all of us here at Better Make Room! Hereโs to 2021 ๐ https://t.co/SWrkbEC09i
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Finish the year by checking those college applications off your to-do list! Letโs enter 2021 the right way โ๏ธ https://t.co/6m3eNJKz8t
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Make a list and check it twice, itโs winter break ๐ Enjoy, prepare, and relax because you deserve it! 2021 is right around the corner ๐ https://t.co/T2rvUFABUd
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Hi everyone, my name is Linette Delgado and Iโll be taking over Better Make Roomโs Instagram today ๐ธ Iโm a sophomore at @GWUniversity so follow along to see what finals season looks like this fall: https://t.co/u73QfCnlQQ https://t.co/u73QfCnlQQ
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certified bop, thatโs for sure ๐ท https://t.co/9dSAnR03oR
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When @MichelleObama hears that you filled out your FAFSA!! ๐๐พ https://t.co/Nb8bgpIkNf
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And aren't we hungry ๐ด#FridayMotivation https://t.co/aBGcxfQBcR
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Graduation sure looks different this year, but that doesnโt mean your education or impact is any less than extraordinary! Congrats to all of our recent winter graduates ๐ 2021 better make room for all of you ๐๐ฝ https://t.co/j4rnSJNbT8
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Want to nominate yourself, a close friend, or just someone at your school? The spotlights are just beginning so click here: https://t.co/5nUthHxJUA ๐ธ https://t.co/5nUthHxJUA
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For this weekโs #StudentSpotlight, we wanted to spotlight another great UpNext peer mentor: Madison Hartsell from @GWTweets ๐ซ Sheโs been with us for over a year and has made a difference for so many students! Thanks for all you do, Madison ๐คฉ https://t.co/3Z67R9MoZP
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Some Sunday self-care right before finals is definitely the move. You deserve it ๐ https://t.co/TprQofpUe0
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Hi, Better Make Room ๐ค Iโm Chynna, a girl from Miami, Florida, whose life is probably a lot like many of yours. Iโm currently @MichelleObamaโs Trip Director & Body Person. I hope youโll follow along as I show you exactly how I #BeatTheOdds to get here ๐ช๐พ https://t.co/Ed98q3lyOx https://t.co/Ed98q3lyOx
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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 https://t.co/G5VZM1z9sJ
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Today weโre highlighting Edwin, a sophomore at @GWUniversity ๐ธ Heโs a @GWCisneros scholar and one of our UpNext Near Peer Mentors where he engages with thousands of students through text. Thanks Edwin for all you do for students across the country! we can't do it without you๐ค https://t.co/2VPRRdDRVi
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Hey @ReeseW, we heard you loud and clear ๐ฃ We present Elle on Michelle ๐๐พโโ๏ธ https://t.co/CNNupngUOh
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2020 really felt like 67 months long huh? ๐ฅด But weโre here to remind you that youโve accomplished so much and we canโt wait to see what you do next. Youโre doing great sweetie ๐ฅฐ https://t.co/4nSz3eg7PR
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Yโall better make room ๐๐ฝ Congrats to Gitanjali on becoming the first-ever #KidOfTheYear ๐ https://t.co/swMiToMH9M
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Hi, my name is Lupe ๐ค I am a pre-nursing student at @DominicanU! College so far has been amazing for me as a first-gen student and I can't wait to show you what a day in my life is like, so follow along on Instagram: https://t.co/Ed98q33XWZ https://t.co/Ed98q33XWZ
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Nothing like some self-care during finals season ๐ https://t.co/RNnYpf1PeY
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Weโre finishing out #CollegeApplicationMonth with a bang thanks to our director of programs and outreach, Stephanie Owens ๐ Hereโs her advice for finding the best school for you: College is about discovery, donโt be afraid to get out of your comfort zone. You won't regret it! https://t.co/UglgA4bt9u
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Finding the right college can be scary, but did you know the majority of U.S. colleges and universities admit most students who apply? @PewResearch and @CommonApp did ๐ค Read how Ryan, a high school senior in Los Angeles, went about his college search โคต๏ธ https://t.co/YKcbOcuRE8
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Elisabeth Johnson is from the Navajo Tribe and is a masterโs student at @ASU! She's joining the 4.8% of Native American students who have earned a graduate degree and thatโs why weโre spotlighting her for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Elisabeth is an inspiration to us all ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ซ https://t.co/5L5yOKzYwp
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On Fridays we file for @FAFSA ๐ ๐ผ FAFSA is the best way to shop for financial aid because thereโs grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships! Itโs totally fetch ๐ค https://t.co/y5SaAhWMMV
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Hi, my name is Regan Dunn and Iโm a student at @SittingBullColl in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe ๐ I canโt wait to share my day with you all so letโs get this Instagram takeover started ๐คณ๐ฝ https://t.co/Ed98q3lyOx https://t.co/Ed98q3lyOx
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Pell grants have helped over millions of students afford college from tuition to housing but to secure your spot, you need to fill out the @FAFSA ๐ง๐ปโ๐ป Over a million students have completed their FAFSA already so you better get on it ๐ฃ https://t.co/WnhAIJxkiD
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Meet Shabby, a @CommonApp associate software QA analyst and this is her #CollegeApplicationMonth advice: Donโt be afraid to ask for help when applying for colleges, in college, or in your future career ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ It can be a stressful process, but you do not need to do it all alone. ๐ค https://t.co/kSqeT7su4n
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Want to nominate a Native student to be featured next time? DM us and we might choose you for our next spotlight! ๐คฉ https://t.co/272pMLL2Rn
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Our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth spotlight goes to @ASU senior Grant Real Bird from the White Mountain Apache and Crow tribes! He was a contact tracer on the Fort Apache reservation to help his tribe fight against COVID-19. We canโt wait to see everything you accomplish, Grant ๐ค https://t.co/hIenYPFD5y
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We know remote learning is hard, but donโt let it affect your chances of going to college! @CommonApp created an app that allows you to submit those college applications anywhere you are, so click the link to download it now ๐คณ๐ฝ https://t.co/sSjZ3eNtcT https://t.co/sSjZ3eNtcT
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Say hi to Evette, a @CommonApp manager of member relations who works with the schools you're applying to ๐ She has some #CollegeApplicationMonth advice: Your personal essay is the place to shine! Colleges are rooting for you, so get creative & take joy in sharing who you are โจ https://t.co/qMJLqeFzJ8
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Over 6,000 #DREAMers have gone to college thanks to scholarships provided by @thedream_us! Learn more and apply TODAY to be part of next year's class: https://t.co/0P0QH6DClP ๐ #HomeIsHere #DREAMersWhoDo https://t.co/0P0QH6DClP
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"There's no rush to file for @FAFSA." โ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐ถ๐บ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฝ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐-๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ, ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐-๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ.
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A7: Take the time to find the perfect school for you now! Find out your requirements a school needs to have and then find out their requirements, so you can start reaching higher and achieve all your goals ๐ #IApplied https://t.co/475udanWzV
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A6: Affording college is the biggest barrier that students and their families face. Providing students and families with resources gives them the knowledge they need to be able to find affordable schools, scholarships, and all the tools they need to file for @FAFSA! #IApplied
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A5: An education is ALWAYS worth it! There are always ways to pay for it for free with FAFSA like grants and work study ๐ธ Thereโs also private and federal loans, and weโre here to help with some definitions โคต๏ธ #IApplied https://t.co/WxaNM6m83N
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A4: Lesley, a high school senior who took over our Instagram last week said it best: ask your teachers and school counselors to look over your essays! Talking to friends and even family can be a great chance to brainstorm for ideas ๐ง #IApplied https://t.co/GdGtXwX397
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๐๐ผ Read this!! ๐๐พ #IApplied https://t.co/C4BsdzHF38
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A2: 1๏ธโฃ File for FAFSA 2๏ธโฃ Look for due dates and what extra info is needed like recommendation letters, transcripts, test scores. #IApplied But there are so many other things to look for and @Collegewise wrote a blog about it for @ReachHigher! Check it out: https://t.co/zh4VpNzazW
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Itโs not too late to apply to college, there are so many schools with rolling admissions and with different due dates ๐ฃ The best way to start is by going to https://t.co/XVgpdF9E1H and seeing what different schools have to offer like campus size or specialized mission! #IApplied https://t.co/XVgpdF9E1H
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Hi everybody, it's Better Make Room ๐๐ฝ Weโre part of @ReachHigher at @CommonApp that was started by @MichelleObama back in 2015 to help students apply to college. That's why we're so excited to be here today with everyone! #IApplied https://t.co/1Kdt2uXwHB
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Weโre here to clear up some myths about @FAFSA to make sure youโre securing the bag for FREE money ๐ฐ Make sure to file for FAFSA as soon as you can, youโll thank us later ๐ https://t.co/MHNAaAqejE
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Think itโs too late to apply to college? It's not and we can help! We're joining tomorrow's #IApplied Twitter chat hosted by @American_CAC, @CommonApp, @GetSchooled, @ReachHigher and @_myOptions_ at 3 pm (12 pm PT)! See you there ๐ฒ https://t.co/Tkl60gdH1j
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Make sure to see Lesley from @NorteVistaHS take over our Instagram today to show you the life of a high school senior taking remote classes and applying to college ๐ฒ https://t.co/nRqqOmvzis https://t.co/nRqqOmvzis
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Meet Rahje, a senior manager for @ReachHigher & @CommonApp! She's here with advice to get your applications submitted during #CollegeApplicationMonth ๐ฅณ Get organized! Make sure you organize all of your college application materials. This works for scholarship applications too๐ https://t.co/s84WMawpp7
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Did you catch this? ๐ Military veterans who apply to college through @CommonApp will no longer have to answer a question about their military discharge. Salute to Nick for this amazing effort! Here's to #EvolvingTheApp for all students ๐๐ฝ https://t.co/xbgD70TN2f
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Want to nominate a Native student to be featured next time? DM us and we might choose you for our next spotlight! ๐ธ https://t.co/PDUy8IZs6Z
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We are honored to start our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth student series with Charisma Quiroz, a first-gen student at @UArizona! Charisma is using her education to help her community back home at Blackwater on the Gila River Indian Reservation in agriculture and water rights ๐๐ผ https://t.co/EPpEiX7fHb
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"Better Make Room was created for the students who are wondering if itโs worth it to go to college or what kind of world theyโll re-emerge into. But no matter what happens, this year or next, they will need space to grow. And we will make room." That's right @aimeewoodall ๐๐ป https://t.co/FQ960nK14g
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November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth which recognizes that the first people on this land were Native American. Swipe to learn more and celebrate with us this month as we honor and recognize the importance and impact of Native, Indigenous Americans in our country ๐๐ฝ https://t.co/rNSddC0hlC
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Be ๐๐ฝ kind ๐๐ป to ๐๐ฟ yourself ๐๐ผ https://t.co/QFiUkEghKK
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Secure the bag y'all ๐ฐ https://t.co/XCy7Y1t7vT
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Today is Election Day and your voice is more important than ever! Skate, walk, or drive to the polls today to cast your vote ๐ฉ Art by @MonkeyMinDesign ๐จ https://t.co/CRpalhGaei
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First-Gen Day is almost here and we canโt wait to celebrate National First-Gen Day with all of you over at @ReachHigher ๐ If you would like to be featured on social media, fill out our form: https://t.co/dfnlTltxIK #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGen #IAmFirstGen #FirstGenProud https://t.co/dfnlTltxIK
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That Friday before Halloween, right @Camila_Cabello!? #FridayFeelings https://t.co/IUIt7Co6oS
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National First-Gen Day is next week and @ReachHigher wants to celebrate with you by highlighting incoming/current first-gen college students, and first-gen college grads on social media! ๐ #FirstGenProud Click here to learn how to get involved: https://t.co/hYa5M3RKmM https://t.co/hYa5M3RKmM
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We know loans can be really spooky ๐ป But thatโs why weโre here to help! Here are a couple of definitions to help relieve some of that #FAFSA anxiety about loans โคด๏ธ https://t.co/W7nDFy27W6
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Your vote is your voice, so make it be heard ๐ฃ Art by @SoLaciLike ๐จ https://t.co/BEYfmrh1yI
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Earn #CashForCollege by showing @GetSchooled your #FAFSADance on TikTok ๐๐พ๐บ๐ป Theyโre giving out $1,000 to help you pay for college apps, books, and more when you fill out the @FAFSA and tag them in your #FAFSADance ๐คณ๐ฝ https://t.co/zYo5Tr4sBd
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Nothing like making sure your vote is counted ๐ Vote early, vote safely, just vote! There are more than 23 million eligible Gen Z voters, so make sure youโre one of them ๐ฎ Art by @/Inkus_Dingus on IG ๐จ https://t.co/IC54CB4zBZ
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Nothing like a trip down memory lane that has made us feel so special during our birth week ๐ฅฐ Hereโs one last thread of our top memories from 2019 to now ๐คฉ๐งต
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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: https://t.co/23tZZLBo75
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Last day, best day! Our birth week is not over yet because we have one more wish: apply for FAFSA ๐ฃ Itโs @FAFSA Friday, did you think we forgot? ๐ค This week has been incredible because weโve been able to celebrate with all of you! This is officially the best birth week EVER ๐ฅฐ https://t.co/3pIzFqORvh
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