
Better Make Room is about creating a space for all the great things you’ll do next, staking a claim, forging a path and lighting the way for others just like you. And it’s a lot more fun to get there together. Get a better education, imagine a better future. You’re about to arrive—and the world Better Make Room.
Testimonial 7
“With every word you speak, with every choice you make, with the way you carry yourself each day, you are rewriting the story of our communities.”
– Michelle Obama
Testimonial 6
“Understand that getting help isn’t a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.”
– Michelle Obama
Testimonial 5
“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don’t invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.”
– Michelle Obama
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“We have this window of opportunity; we have a chance to make something real happen. Something possible happen, to live beyond our fear—think about that, and help us. Help lift us up, help us fight this fight to change—transform—this country in a fundamental way. This chance won’t come around again.”
– Michelle Obama
Testimonial 3
“The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can afford it. Rather, paintings and poetry, music and fashion, design and dialogue, they all define who we are as a people and provide an account of our history for the next generation.”
– Michelle Obama
Testimonial 2
“Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed.”
– Michelle Obama
Testimonial 1
“The ability to read, write, and analyze; the confidence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifications and connections to get your foot in that door and take your seat at that table—all of that starts with education.”
– Michelle Obama

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Hi everyone, my name is Shannon and I am a junior in the Conservatory of Dance at @SUNY_Purchase! Believe it or not, I’m able to have a full day of in-person classes during this crazy time 😷 I’m taking over Better Make Room’s IG today, come join me: https://t.co/xhj6wvn4Al 🤳🏾 https://t.co/xhj6wvn4Al
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Representation 👏🏾 matters 👏🏾 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 🌲 Graduating during a pandemic hasn’t stopped Janet from pursuing her dreams and we can’t wait to see what she does next 🤩 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 👏🏾 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? Let’s fix that 🙇🏿♀️🙇🏾♂️ The National Pan-Hellenic Council has 9 historically Black Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities, which are known as The Divine Nine. (1/2 🧵) https://t.co/oUt9iG0sVW
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Today’s #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight goes out to Mya Hemingway, one of our incredible UpNext Mentors 👩🏽🏫 She transferred to @HowardU from a college near home and wrote a Forbes piece about her experience! Check it out: https://t.co/j3JGPxo2w8 👏🏾 https://t.co/j3JGPxo2w8
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Whether you’re 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 🎶 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? 👀 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 🚀 We first met Robbie when he came to our 2019 #BeatingTheOdds Summit and was invited to join @MichelleObama’s Year of Firsts IGTV series 📸 https://t.co/GMLS2Ow004
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Swipe to learn more about #BlackHistoryMonth and a little bit about Black students in higher education 👩🏾🏫👨🏿🏫 Let’s all make sure to celebrate Black students and their achievements this month and every day thereafter 🙌🏾 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 💌 https://t.co/9Pm9jEuxC0
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Love for school counselors is in the air this week during National School Counselor Week 🥰 Save and share with your school counselor to make their day just a bit sweeter 💜🌸🍩 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 🗣 Join us this month to celebrate Black excellence together during #BlackHistoryMonth 👏🏿 Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come this month 👀 https://t.co/R8ESd6nYH4
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It’s National School Counseling week, so make sure to celebrate the school counselor in your life 🥳 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 Nicolás Macri, and I’m a first-year student at @Dartmouth. I’m originally from Texas, but I’m currently studying remotely in the beautiful Cape Cod! I’m taking over the Better Make Room Instagram today, come join me! https://t.co/gyj9HCYdtX 📲 https://t.co/gyj9HCYdtX
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Help us make you famous ✨ We are looking for students to spotlight on social media, so this is your shot... don't throw it away 😉 Fill it out now: https://t.co/gmzfF6n2b6 📸 https://t.co/gmzfF6n2b6
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It’s not too late to apply and find your perfect school! There are so many schools out there, check out @CommonApp’s Explore page to find the best fit for you 🔍 https://t.co/4GeeDoWpLf
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We are once again asking you to file for @FASFA to secure the bag 💰 https://t.co/iKvnUpx5WW
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Here's a reminder that you can accomplish all your goals and dreams ✨ https://t.co/PoPHNczqmE
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“For there is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it.” [email protected] Just some motivation to help you feel renewed in your passions, future, and purpose. Like @MichelleObama said, #BlackGirlMagic indeed 💛 📸: @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 👀 Read Erica's article about friendtors + the role of mentoring: https://t.co/hf29gBeiB3 📝 https://t.co/hf29gBeiB3
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“An 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? 📝 https://t.co/pOfkpTPvhf
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Happy birthday to our Capricorn queen, @MichelleObama 👑 Thankful for all the years of sweet, sweet memories 😊 https://t.co/3O2TH73IAQ
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New Year's Resolution: Be where the (@FAFSA) money resides 😌 https://t.co/QZF4rq5CBD
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Hey there, my name is Amanda! 🌸 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! 🤳🏾 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 📸 https://t.co/gmzfF6n2b6
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Our first spotlight of 2021 goes to Gabriela Perez Jordan from @GWtweets 👏🏼 She is passionate about higher education and public service which makes her a great @ReachHigher UpNext Mentor! 🤩 Check out her tips for tackling online classes here: https://t.co/ZKNiz2Kr4d https://t.co/ZKNiz2Kr4d
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🗣 @arneduncan got moves ⛹🏼♂️ 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!🤳🏽✨ 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 her🚶🏽 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 long 😤 Get your @CommonApp applications in to join the fun! 🎊 https://t.co/tCU3gdpr13
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aaaaand that’s a wrap on 2020! Happy New Year’s Eve from all of us here at Better Make Room! Here’s to 2021 🎆 https://t.co/SWrkbEC09i
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Finish the year by checking those college applications off your to-do list! Let’s enter 2021 the right way ✔️ https://t.co/6m3eNJKz8t
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Make a list and check it twice, it’s winter break 📜 Enjoy, prepare, and relax because you deserve it! 2021 is right around the corner 👀 https://t.co/T2rvUFABUd
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Hi everyone, my name is Linette Delgado and I’ll be taking over Better Make Room’s Instagram today 📸 I’m 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, that’s for sure 😷 https://t.co/9dSAnR03oR
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When @MichelleObama hears that you filled out your FAFSA!! 🙌🏾 https://t.co/Nb8bgpIkNf
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And aren't we hungry 🍴#FridayMotivation https://t.co/aBGcxfQBcR
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Graduation sure looks different this year, but that doesn’t mean your education or impact is any less than extraordinary! Congrats to all of our recent winter graduates 🎓 2021 better make room for all of you 👏🏽 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 📸 https://t.co/5nUthHxJUA
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For this week’s #StudentSpotlight, we wanted to spotlight another great UpNext peer mentor: Madison Hartsell from @GWTweets 💫 She’s been with us for over a year and has made a difference for so many students! Thanks for all you do, Madison 🤩 https://t.co/3Z67R9MoZP
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Some Sunday self-care right before finals is definitely the move. You deserve it 😌 https://t.co/TprQofpUe0
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Hi, Better Make Room 🤗 I’m Chynna, a girl from Miami, Florida, whose life is probably a lot like many of yours. I’m currently @MichelleObama’s Trip Director & Body Person. I hope you’ll follow along as I show you exactly how I #BeatTheOdds to get here 💪🏾 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? 😤 Whether it’s a certificate program, community college, or a four-year school, there’s free FAFSA money waiting for you! You got this 👏🏾 https://t.co/G5VZM1z9sJ
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Today we’re highlighting Edwin, a sophomore at @GWUniversity 📸 He’s 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 you🤗 https://t.co/2VPRRdDRVi
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Hey @ReeseW, we heard you loud and clear 🗣 We present Elle on Michelle 🙇🏾♀️ https://t.co/CNNupngUOh
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2020 really felt like 67 months long huh? 🥴 But we’re here to remind you that you’ve accomplished so much and we can’t wait to see what you do next. You’re doing great sweetie 🥰 https://t.co/4nSz3eg7PR
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Y’all better make room 👏🏽 Congrats to Gitanjali on becoming the first-ever #KidOfTheYear 🌟 https://t.co/swMiToMH9M
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Hi, my name is Lupe 🤗 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 😌 https://t.co/RNnYpf1PeY
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We’re finishing out #CollegeApplicationMonth with a bang thanks to our director of programs and outreach, Stephanie Owens 👑 Here’s her advice for finding the best school for you: College is about discovery, don’t 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 😤 Read how Ryan, a high school senior in Los Angeles, went about his college search ⤵️ https://t.co/YKcbOcuRE8
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Elisabeth Johnson is from the Navajo Tribe and is a master’s student at @ASU! She's joining the 4.8% of Native American students who have earned a graduate degree and that’s why we’re spotlighting her for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Elisabeth is an inspiration to us all 👩🏽🏫 https://t.co/5L5yOKzYwp
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On Fridays we file for @FAFSA 💅🏼 FAFSA is the best way to shop for financial aid because there’s grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships! It’s totally fetch 🤑 https://t.co/y5SaAhWMMV
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Hi, my name is Regan Dunn and I’m a student at @SittingBullColl in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe 📍 I can’t wait to share my day with you all so let’s get this Instagram takeover started 🤳🏽 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 🧑🏻💻 Over a million students have completed their FAFSA already so you better get on it 🗣 https://t.co/WnhAIJxkiD
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Meet Shabby, a @CommonApp associate software QA analyst and this is her #CollegeApplicationMonth advice: Don’t be afraid to ask for help when applying for colleges, in college, or in your future career 🙋🏽♀️ It can be a stressful process, but you do not need to do it all alone. 🤝 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! 🤩 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 can’t wait to see everything you accomplish, Grant 🤗 https://t.co/hIenYPFD5y
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We know remote learning is hard, but don’t 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 🤳🏽 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 👀 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 ✨ 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 📚 #HomeIsHere #DREAMersWhoDo https://t.co/0P0QH6DClP
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"There's no rush to file for @FAFSA." ⓘ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗔𝗙𝗦𝗔 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲.
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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 🌟 #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 💸 There’s also private and federal loans, and we’re here to help with some definitions ⤵️ #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 🧠 #IApplied https://t.co/GdGtXwX397
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👇🏼 Read this!! 👇🏾 #IApplied https://t.co/C4BsdzHF38
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A2: 1️⃣ File for FAFSA 2️⃣ 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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It’s not too late to apply to college, there are so many schools with rolling admissions and with different due dates 🗣 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 👋🏽 We’re 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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We’re here to clear up some myths about @FAFSA to make sure you’re securing the bag for FREE money 💰 Make sure to file for FAFSA as soon as you can, you’ll thank us later 😌 https://t.co/MHNAaAqejE
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Think it’s 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 📲 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 📲 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 🥳 Get organized! Make sure you organize all of your college application materials. This works for scholarship applications too📝 https://t.co/s84WMawpp7
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Did you catch this? 👀 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 👏🏽 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! 📸 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 👏🏼 https://t.co/EPpEiX7fHb
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"Better Make Room was created for the students who are wondering if it’s worth it to go to college or what kind of world they’ll 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 👏🏻 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 👏🏽 https://t.co/rNSddC0hlC
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Be 👏🏽 kind 👏🏻 to 👏🏿 yourself 👏🏼 https://t.co/QFiUkEghKK
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Secure the bag y'all 💰 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 📩 Art by @MonkeyMinDesign 🎨 https://t.co/CRpalhGaei
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First-Gen Day is almost here and we can’t wait to celebrate National First-Gen Day with all of you over at @ReachHigher 🎊 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! 🎉 #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 👻 But that’s why we’re here to help! Here are a couple of definitions to help relieve some of that #FAFSA anxiety about loans ⤴️ https://t.co/W7nDFy27W6
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Your vote is your voice, so make it be heard 🗣 Art by @SoLaciLike 🎨 https://t.co/BEYfmrh1yI
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Earn #CashForCollege by showing @GetSchooled your #FAFSADance on TikTok 💃🏾🕺🏻 They’re 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 🤳🏽 https://t.co/zYo5Tr4sBd
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Nothing like making sure your vote is counted 😌 Vote early, vote safely, just vote! There are more than 23 million eligible Gen Z voters, so make sure you’re one of them 📮 Art by @/Inkus_Dingus on IG 🎨 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 🥰 Here’s one last thread of our top memories from 2019 to now 🤩🧵
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When @MichelleObama arrived to @Princeton, she had the wrong bed sheets. She made sure other first-gen, low-income students didn’t do the same by launching Better Make Room in 2015. Here’s what 3 founding staff members have to say about the last 5 years: https://t.co/23tZZLBo75
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