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College Possible
College Possible
College Possible makes college admission and success possible for low-income students through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. College Possible's services include academic support throughout ACT preparation, campus visits and college fairs, application assistance, financial aid consulting, guidance in the college transition and support toward college degree completion.
About College Possible
College Possible Minnesota is coaching low-income students to and through college. Dedicated AmeriCorps members serve as guides, coaching students on their path to college graduation. We are proud to be serving more than 2,500 high school students attending 56 high schools across the state, and 5,500 college students on 249 campuses across the country.
About Junior Program
The Junior Curriculum orients students to the college application process, provides extensive preparation for the ACT/SAT exam, introduces students to college life through campus tours and allows time for students to apply for summer enrichment opportunities!
Junior Coach
About Senior Program
The Senior Curriculum expands and continues the college readiness journey students start in their Junior Year and leads students through the college application process. This happens through assisting students in applying to college, financial aid applications (FAFSA or MN Dream Act), and scholarships. In addition to applications, students will participate in 1:1’s with their coach and group conversations within the cohort designed to guide students through the transition to college.
At Edison, CP is located in Room 212b, in the Media Center. You can also reach us at extension 34049. For more information, visit www.CollegePossible.org
Senior Coach
Hamsitha Dontamsetty (she/her/hers)
TRIO UBVQ
TRIO Upward Bound Vision Quest
TRIO UBVQ Advisor : Antonio Moore (Tony)
Room: Edison's Media Center - Blue Room
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - 8:30am-4:00pm
Email: moore851@umn.edu
Phone: 612-358-5003
TRIO UB
TRIO Upward Bound - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
TRIO Mission Statement
TRIO Upward Bound (TRIO UB) is an academic college preparatory program funded by the US Department of Education. The purpose of TRIO UB is to develop the skills and motivation necessary for students to successfully complete high school and to enter and succeed in college. While there are hundreds of TRIO UB programs across the nation, this specific program is housed at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). We are currently funded to serve 118 Minneapolis 9-12th graders from Edison High School, North Senior Academy, Patrick Henry High School, and South High School. TRIO UB at the University of Minnesota has served Minneapolis youth and families since 1966.
Who is eligible
- 9th or 10th grade students
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Parents do not have a 4-year degree
- Quality for free/reduced lunch
- Current U.S.. citizen or permanent residents in the process of obtaining citizenship
Join TRIO UB
Max Marsland
College Access Advisor & Residential Coordinator
612.625.3099
marsl006@umn.edu
Room 308
Office Hours: Tuesday 11am-2pm
TRIO ETS
TRIO Educational Talent Search
St. Olaf TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a college preparatory program funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO Programs with St. Olaf College sponsorship. The goal of ETS is to increase the likelihood that participants learn about careers, college, and financial aid, complete high school, and gain admission to and ultimately graduate from postsecondary programs.
ETS serves 103 Edison students who meet federal income guidelines and/or will be the first in their families to obtain a college degree. ETS also serves Humboldt High School and Middle School, Community of Peace Academy, and Northeast Middle School.