This isn't your average commencement ceremony. On April 27, come ready to experience the sheer joy of students who have overcome great odds to make their dreams of college admission come true! There will be celebratory speakers, presentations, prizes for students and an atmosphere unique to College Possible Omaha complete with cheers and camaraderie. Community Members: RSVP here! *If you are a student or the family of a student, please RSVP with your coach. Date: April 27 Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Pizza…

The recent news about the widespread cheating to gain admission to college in some of our country’s wealthiest families struck a nerve at College Possible. Jim McCorkell, CEO and founder, was approached by the Washington Post for his insights on the topic. Read the full story here.

There are a multitude of obstacles affecting college achievement of students from working-class backgrounds. A new article from POLITICO, “The Unseen Reason Why Working-Class Students Drop Out”, tackles the less recognizable. Even though most colleges are doing all they can to help these students succeed, graduation gaps still persist. A hidden reason for these gaps can be tied to cultural differences between institutions and working-class students. Social psychologists Nicole Stephens and Sarah Townsend have spent years studying why working-class students are still…