
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
Testimonial 4
“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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pov: you’re looking at your new desk set up to help with productivity 📈 What’s your go-to studying essential? #BackToSchool #StudyTips https://t.co/jdlyAOz2WA
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Special shout out to YOU, the students who we know will leave an impact in your communities, your campuses, your family, and the world 🤍 Remember that no impact is too small or unimportant. Happy #InternationalYouthDay! https://t.co/5DcWmcHDJW
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Wondering what #VloggingDay and college have in common? 🤔 It’s the perfect day to go on YouTube, TikTok, and IG Reels to find students vlogging about their college campus! It’s a great way to see if the schools you’re applying to are the perfect fit for you! 🤳 #CollegeAdvice https://t.co/TKxrz0hl91
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Join us for a Reddit Ask Me Anything with Stephanie all about the @CommonApp today at 3 pm EST 🎉 👉🏾 https://t.co/SLunzIHXWT https://t.co/SLunzIHXWT
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🚨 In case you missed it, @CommonApp is the hot new bombshell entering the villa 🚨 Find your type on paper by exploring over 1,000 schools at https://t.co/Jk13OV9wHS 🥰 https://t.co/Jk13OV9wHS
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who's feeling all the feels?? 🙋♂️ we are! 🙋♀️ And that's okay! Just know that you're not alone. You have friends, family, and us to talk to 💚 https://t.co/gzg1fOPbt8
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we’re not here to name names… we’ll let you do that 🍿⬇️ https://t.co/BINOUfsmCR
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Did you know @CommonApp does a summer refresh of the application to prep for the new school year? 🔄 Good news is that your answers for the main portion of the app are saved! 🙌 BUT the college-specific questions won’t be, so save them outside of Common App before July 27! https://t.co/Xicpnp8xtK
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Happy birthday, @SecCardona 🎉 ¡Felicidades! https://t.co/Xjjh1QZWfa
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Your voice is so valuable, so make sure to speak up! Check out our 2-part thread 🧵 to see how to make this the best #SummerInternship yet 💥 #CollegeTips #SummerJob #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/80TyTaAxvt
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This #PrideMonth, our associate Gio (he/they) wrote about what Pride means to them. Community, resilience, introspection, immaculate taste, & authenticity comes to mind. As Gio likes to say: Alphabet mafia, rise up! 🏳️🌈 Read their piece here: https://t.co/4PiGHyP1Oi https://t.co/4PiGHyP1Oi
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Let’s look out for our boys together because studies show that men are less likely to seek help, and Queer men are more likely to develop mental health disorders. So make sure to check in with your friends 💌 #MensMentalHealthMonth #Pride #MensMentalHealthAwareness #LGBTQPride https://t.co/7XrC8cZOxN
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Happy birthday to the one and only @Lala 🥳 Thankful for the years of friendship and here’s to many more #BetterMakeRoom and @MichelleObama moments together 💝 https://t.co/UT2wyhdE1w
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Happy birthday to @MindyKaling! 🥳 An icon who has brought representation to our screens and also behind the scenes 💛 https://t.co/QPlXMq6try
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Happy #PrideMonth and #WorldDayOfMusic 🌈🌎 Check out our 🆕 playlist full of our Pride favs: https://t.co/b9tTuvllMd 🎶 https://t.co/b9tTuvllMd
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From being able to text/call/online chat with a counselor, chat with other #LGBTQ youth online, or learn about queer moments of joy, the @TrevorProject is a great resource to know and talk about! Save and share with others 🙌 #PrideMonth #Pride2022 #LGBTQStudents https://t.co/417jWZNVfN
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Happiest of birthdays to @VenusesWilliams 🥳 Thank you for serving as an inspiration to all of us, especially students, on and off the court 🎾 https://t.co/12RifSZhDJ
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Happy birthday to the @USArmy 🎉 Enlisting in the military after high school is a great choice and we’re proud of every single one of you who has committed to serving our country 🫡 #Army247 https://t.co/endRCdlHZX
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🌟 Students: Be sure to submit your immunization records to your college! They may be required to complete registration and enrollment. 🩹 https://t.co/b6JD5l6Kv6
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To our high school #ClassOf2022 graduates, we are so proud of you 🥰 Whether you’re going to trade school, community college, a 4-year college, or the military, we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next! The world is yours 🌏 #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/o58fgCWvD9
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You’ve got (e)mail 📧 Make sure to check your new college email routinely because it’s how your new school will reach you! #CollegeTips #CollegeHelp #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/M8MwcvCqv1
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A French Open finalist AND a new high school grad?! Achievement unlocked 🔓✔️ We're so proud of all you've accomplished on and off the court, @CocoGauff 🎓🎾 https://t.co/gesRF7fwpE
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Happy #PrideMonth! 🏳️🌈 It’s also #NationalSaySomethingNiceDay, so make sure to celebrate today and this month by lifting up those around you 💛 #Pride2022 https://t.co/rNJiMgpx4G
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It might be the last day of May, but #CollegeSigningDay season is not over because it’s never too late to commit to your future! We are so proud of everyone like Elise for saying yes to their future and we can’t wait to see what you all do next 💙 https://t.co/02Rx3G7aSW
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Hard times, good times indeed‼️ Congrats to Takeema for committing to @SetonHall 💙 Share where you’re going by using #CollegeSigningDay 📸 https://t.co/bMZwhl8aBQ
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To the class of 2022, congratulations 💛 We are so proud of each and every one of you. The last few years haven’t been easy but you made it to the finish line and you did it proudly. The next chapter is only just beginning! #ClassOf2022 #BetterMakeRoom #ReachHigher https://t.co/WLk57mAyXy
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What’s your favorite way to relax and do some #SelfCare during #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth? 🫶 Don’t feel guilty or shame for taking a break — everyone takes breaks because everyone deserves them. So go, do that face mask, sweat it out, or watch your fav show! You deserve it 👏 https://t.co/rAsCNqpidi
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📣 Calling high school seniors! Want to become a democracy champion this summer? Apply for @WhenWeAllVote’s #MySchoolVotes Student Ambassador Program. Applications close June 1! Apply here ➡️ https://t.co/5s7MqvQxFJ https://t.co/5s7MqvQxFJ
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A special thank you to all of our students committing to join the armed forces on #NationalArmedForcesDay 💚 https://t.co/OCXfEDYoTK
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Today we proudly join @ActToChange’s National AAPI Day Against Bullying + Hate. Join their virtual event #UNITEDWEHEAL to hear from #AAPI leaders and influencers. Together we can break the stigma and help our youth heal 🧡 #ActToChange #APAHM https://t.co/vZhdYEOc6A https://t.co/vZhdYEOc6A
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T for Temple and D for Dave 🦉 Congrats for committing to @TempleUniv! Use #CollegeSigningDay to show us where you’re going because we’ll be highlighting students like you all month long! 🎉 https://t.co/OeAGCyInAx
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Congrats to Dylan for committing to becoming a paramedic! 🚑 #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/C2whUR8bll
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Bullying & racism take a huge toll on #AAPIYouth's mental health. Join @ActToChange's virtual event #UNITEDWEHEAL and hear from #AAPI leaders and influencers on how you can join the fight to end bullying. Join on May 18: https://t.co/vZhdYEOc6A #MentalHeathAwarenessMonth https://t.co/vZhdYEOc6A
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Happy #AAPIHeritageMonth Did you know that out of 16.6 million students enrolled in fall 2018, over one MILLION of them identified as #AAPI? Here’s to empowering and uplifting all Asian American and Pacific Islander students! 👏#AsianAmericanPacificIslanderHeritageMonth https://t.co/vARt2WEZfb
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It’s almost like New York has been waiting for Catie! Right, @NYUniversity? 😉💜 We’re celebrating you all month long, so make sure to show us where you’re going by using #CollegeSigningDay 📸 https://t.co/6eE2fVYqrI
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Shoutout to all of our future HBCU #CollegeSigningDay students 🗣 Who are you repping today? Show us by using #CollegeSigningDay 👏 https://t.co/KGsuERdb66
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Happy #CollegeSigningDay! Congrats to Larissa for committing to @UCRiverside 💛 Use #CollegeSigningDay to show us where you’re going after high school! #DecisionDay #CollegeBound https://t.co/uNtqpBaPNK
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Congrats Kaerstyn! #CollegeSigningDay 🌟 https://t.co/ONcSJXymUE
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Special shoutout to all of our celeb friends for making #CollegeSigningDay happen! 🥳 @marsaimartin @chloebailey @hallebailey @ConanOBrien @baileemadison @niasioux @realmichellew @usher @jaypharoah https://t.co/1oS5UFwV73
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Special #CollegeSigningDay mention to all of our incoming future first-gen college students 🎓 #CelebrateFirstGen Show us where you’re going after high school! #DecisionDay #CollegeBound
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Come celebrate #CollegeSigningDay with us and the legendary Tala Ashe 🥳 https://t.co/BiFlmYWzFa
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You heard the boss! We want to celebrate your decisions so make sure to post by using #CollegeSigningDay 👀 https://t.co/MMsnxMBinY
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✌️😁 highschool, 👋 college! Congrats Fern for committing to @MonmouthU! Use #CollegeSigningDay to show us what you’re doing after high school! #DecisionDay #CollegeBound https://t.co/n0MFPDq4x6
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We love having the iconic @KELLYROWLAND in our #CollegeSigningDay squad! 🥳 https://t.co/JLd16ADN1x
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Happy #CollegeSigningDay to the class of 2022 🎉 Whether you’re going to university, community college, the military, or trade school, we are SO proud of you! Show us proudly where you’re going after high school by using #CollegeSigningDay so our friends can celebrate with you! https://t.co/QXg0onOG6B
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Today's the day! Join us for #CollegeSigningDay celebrations throughout the day 🥳 https://t.co/iVqztajFGZ
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Get the #CollegeSigningDay confetti ready because we’re celebrating YOU tomorrow 🥳 Remember to post a selfie in your college gear using #CollegesSigningDay! 🎓 https://t.co/QPCWcNaw2t
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Félicitations 🤩 #CollegeSigningDay in FRANCE 🇫🇷 https://t.co/7Ju1LMHu3z
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Congrats Julia! We absolutely love this for you!! 🥰 #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/AesW4o9rxj
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Wishing these two new @RITTigers congrats and good luck 🐯 Make sure to join us TOMORROW by using #CollegeSigningDay to show us what you’re doing after high school 🎉 #DecisionDay #CollegeBound https://t.co/67nxt8ndZO
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what an amazing #CollegeSigningDay idea!! 🥰 https://t.co/8JH9xYm0Ty
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The limit does not exist for Sky because she’s going to @SpelmanCollege 🦋 We can’t wait to celebrate YOU on #CollegeSigningDay this weekend 🤍 #DecisionDay #CollegeBound https://t.co/nwlNqOJNYd
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biiiiig congrats to this future teacher 🍎 #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/0T80FyU6Mc
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Congrats to a future #CSURam 👏 #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/rORxJ05Mic
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Congrats, Arianna! 🥰 #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/rikqEbbj9e
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These aren't tears in our eyes... 🥺 Congrats y'all 💛 #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/rj1qDtOIq1
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nothing but greatness here 🤩 #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/7ohNgI25wh
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Go sports! Go Class of 2022! Go #CollegeSigningDay 🏆 https://t.co/FuEIa9XGbV
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look at our #CollegeSigningDay Printable Commitment Signs in action 🥰 https://t.co/wulvlNvUIc
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Congratulations Eric for becoming an @ASU sun devil! #CollegeSigningDay 🥳 https://t.co/Eo2H8PEZZa
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Jumping for joy because Drew has committed to @ASU! 🔱 Celebrate #CollegeSigningDay with us this Saturday by showing us where you’re going to college, trading school, or branch of the military! #CollegeAcceptance #CollegeBound #Accepted #DecisionDay https://t.co/rUJn4XnKEa
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we truly 💓 to see it 🥺 #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/SilCZsIwG7
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Congrats! We can't wait to see what the class of 2022 accomplishes 🤩 #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/O0j15rx9qk
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#CollegeSigningDay is our favorite time of the year because of celebrations like these 🎉 https://t.co/sqlngx3V2x
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We're celebrating the Class of 2022 on #CollegeSigningDay next weekend🎓 We’ll be working with some of our College Signing Day Squad to help celebrate you, so make sure to use #CollegeSigningDay in your decision posts on May 7! 🎉 https://t.co/r82OJmaQn8
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Make some noise for Izaiah because all that practicing paid off 🗣 Congrats on committing to @curtisinstitute 🤩 Use #CollegeSigningDay to show us where you’re going to college, trading school, or branch of the military! We’ll spotlight our faves 📸 https://t.co/bjZPq4COZG
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Are you a junior or senior in high school? Or maybe a first- or second-year student at a community college or a 4-year university? If you said yes, this is ✨a sign✨ to submit an interest form to join @CommonApp’s Student Advisory Committee by tonight ⏰ https://t.co/IvsSIXTIKA https://t.co/IvsSIXTIKA
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Nothing like a #DsonRedDevil on our girl Molly’s shoulder 😈 Congrats on committing to @DickinsonCol! Be an angel and use #CollegeSigningDay to show us where you’re going to college, trading school, or branch of the military! We’ll spotlight our faves 😇 https://t.co/lSwPrgRGrN
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Students 🤝 Common App Submit an interest form to join @CommonApp’s first-ever Student Advisory Committee and bring your voice to the table! Submit a form by April 26: https://t.co/IvsSIXTIKA https://t.co/IvsSIXTIKA
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If you’ve made your commitment then show us where you’re going by using #CollegeSigningDay in your next post and we’ll share our favorites 🥳 But if you’re not sure where to go, that’s okay! You have time to make sure the school you go to is the perfect fit for you! https://t.co/tdFcBYNAE3
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April is always one of our favorite months for ✌️ reasons: 1️⃣ It means #CollegeSigningDay is almost here‼️ 2️⃣ It’s @ConanOBrien’s birthday month 🍰 Happy birthday, Conan 🥳 https://t.co/cNyMZTqhkt
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It’s not hump day but we do have a new Camel in the house! 🐪 Congrats to Josiah for deciding to attend @ConnCollege 🎉 Use #CollegeSigningDay to show us where you’re going to college and we might just repost you! #CamelsDo #BetterMakeRoom #ReachHigher https://t.co/AkpKFJWFQB
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Special shout out to all of our community college students 🙌 Happy #CommunityCollegeMonth! #CCMonth #BetterMakeRoom https://t.co/3Om1egR1ur
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College can’t be ruff with your best friend by your side! 🐾🥰 #NationalPetDay #BetterMakeRoom #CollegePet https://t.co/pleOmS00XR
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Cheering for our student athletes on #NationalStudentAthleteDay 🙌🏽 It takes dedication on and off the field to be a superstar like y’all 💪🏼 Can’t wait to celebrate our new college athletes on #CollegeSigningDay 🎉 https://t.co/kkKoQmzccd
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We’re looking for students to help launch the first-ever student advisory committee at @CommonApp - could that be you? We hope it is! The application is super easy, we promise 🤞 Apply here: https://t.co/MQ8om4kRHc https://t.co/MQ8om4kRHc
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Today is #TransDayOfVisibility 🤍 We’re here to remind every single trans student that we’re here to support you always and help you find your perfect path after high school 💗 https://t.co/AhXHoP5eo8
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To all of our future Doctors out there, today’s your day! 🩺 Happy #DoctorsDay to all of you who are making your dreams come true to keep your communities safe and healthy. 🤍 https://t.co/wSSKCwWQuU
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Quick trip down #CollegeSigningDay memory lane 🥰 Can’t wait to celebrate the #ClassOf2022 together this year 🎉 https://t.co/7XDCLA4wCS
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It’s 👏 never 👏 too 👏 late 👏 There are so many colleges still accepting applications, we’re serious! https://t.co/xZENWDzkjj
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Embark on an adventure this summer in Colorado with @AmeriCorpsNCCC 🌲 ☀️ Learn more about their funded Summer of Service and apply by March 31: https://t.co/X5KoqRXcjd https://t.co/X5KoqRXcjd
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So when you're not stressing over your next exam, what are some ways you're studying for them? 🧐 #StudyTips #StudyTWT #StudyMotivation
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Title IX protects the rights of every student in high school and college against sex discrimination in ALL educational institutions that receive federal funding. To learn more about YOUR rights under Title IX, check out @KnowYourIX. #KnowYourIX #TitleIX (1/2) https://t.co/xbxMZtU0hL
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Here’s your fortune: you won’t regret listening to this 🔮 Check out our newest playlist for a few of our favorite songs by some of the most iconic women in history! What’s your go-to #GirlPower anthem? #IWD2022 #BetterMakeRoom #WomensHistoryMonth 🎶 https://t.co/fGwUusXmv4 🎶 https://t.co/fGwUusXmv4
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PERIOD 🗣 #IWD2022 https://t.co/r7fCEE62fI
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Are you an immigrant student looking for the perfect scholarship? Well, look no further! @thedream_us helps students with and without DACA realize their dream of a college education! Submit your applications before February 28 and get your bag 💰 👉 https://t.co/zqirUf5Qrs https://t.co/zqirUf5Qrs
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🔊 We know that going to an HBCU might not be an option for all Black students. But that doesn’t mean their college experience will be isolating. Here are ways to join a community on campus and find a safe space that supports you! 🙏🏾 #UpliftBlackStudents #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/BuMNDzMNmv
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