Welcome back and congratulations! You’ve completed half of the school year and there’s so much for students and educators alike to celebrate. The start of a new grading period presents a great opportunity for...
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Thea Lee
College Fairs: Kickstart your higher ed journey
Every year, university admissions teams travel the country to meet with prospective students at college fairs. This is a great opportunity to not only discover new colleges, but for students to deepen their knowledge of...
PSAT/NMSQT: Everything you need to know
It’s that time again! October means PSAT testing in high schools across the country. For sophomores and juniors, this is especially important for a few reasons. First, the PSAT/NMSQT is the official entrance exam to be...
Spotlight on Hispanic-Serving Institutions
National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed September 15 – October 15, is our opportunity as a nation to recognize and celebrate the ongoing contributions of Americans with Hispanic/Latino heritage. In the...
Improve Your School’s FAFSA Completion Rate
Did you know that students can earn a micro-scholarship on RaiseMe for completing the FAFSA? All seniors on RaiseMe are eligible to earn as much as $4,000 for completing the application before the deadline! The...
Sneak Peek – New Curriculum for High School and District Partners
The new school year is officially underway across the nation and we’ve got some exciting product features and resources in the works to support your student’s college and career aspirations. For highly engaged high...
August College And Career Readiness Curriculum (Back-To-School Edition!)
Curated, customized back-to-school college readiness curriculum for every grade level from RaiseMe.
“The Meg” of Back-To-School Kits For College Readiness Success
Help your high school students get off on the right foot in their college prep journeys with new RaiseMe lesson plans as we approach another back-to-school season.
Diversity Fly-In Programs, Explained
What is a Fly-In Program? Many colleges will offer programs that subsidize travel for students that are otherwise unable to visit their campuses due to financial constraints. Students who apply and are accepted...
Teachers: We appreciate you!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! In honor of this week honoring teachers’ contributions to student development, we wanted to share some of our favorite video clips from RaiseMe educators on what drives them to do...
Class of 2018: Quick steps to take to be ready for college!
Seniors – yippee! You’re practically done with high school. You made it, what an accomplishment! First and foremost, you should take this summer to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with your friends and...
Class of 2020: Three actions to take to crush your summer break!
Sophomores – woo hoo!! You are halfway through your high school career! With two school years under your belt, you’ve definitely gotten the hang of this high school thing. You’ve been working hard and deserve this...
Class of 2019: Three actions to take to for a winning senior year!
Juniors – huzzah! You’re the soon to be reigning class of your high school! No doubt you’ve put in a ton of work these past three years and that home stretch is right around the corner. This summer is a fantastic...
Pre-College Summer Programs Explained
Most colleges and universities in the U.S. offer programming in the summer for high school-age students. The programs vary by topic, duration, and cost, but all offer an opportunity to get better acquainted with the...
Why You Should Take AP Exams: Your Questions Answered
Is It Worth It to Take the AP Exams? It’s that time of year again. The school year is starting to wind down and AP (Advanced Placement) exams are right around the corner. You’re likely aware that if you pass the exam...
Six Time Management Tips For High Schoolers: Make 2018 Your Best Year Yet
New Years provides a natural opportunity to reflect on the year past– the highs, the lows, and the factors that contributed to each. In generating that list, patterns tend to emerge that help to identify the...