Started by Michelle Obama while at the White House, #ReachHigher encourages young people to complete their education & own their future 🌟

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And just like that, it’s been 10 years 🧁 10 years full of cheering for students, supporting school counselors and educators across the country, and helping make higher education more accessible for all 🌟 Here’s to the next 🔟 years and the next generation of leaders!
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We had to bring back a fan favorite to walk you through the new look of the Common App! Make sure you watch Amani in Common App's brand new YT video 📺
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New school year, new look 💅 Create your @CommonApp account and start exploring today! 🌐
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Did you create your @CommonApp account yet? ✈️
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Common App closes on Tuesday so make sure to save your work on any college-specific questions on the My Colleges tab by 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 because that will not roll over! See you next week 👋
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Let’s enjoy the rest of summer together 🏖 What’s on your summer bucket list? #SCChat #Educators
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We’re continuing our west coast adventures so make sure to stop by our table (booth 310) at GEAR UP! We'll be sponsoring tomorrow's exhibit hall with a raffle to celebrate 🥳
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We can’t wait to reunite with school counselors at #ASCA25 in just a few days! Make sure to say hi and grab some of our new swag! Counselors who complete this form and stop by will get a coffee treat on us while supplies last. forms.gle/TbpiMk6uDucJABGC7 See you in Long Beach! 🙌
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Check your student portal to make sure all your health documents are in order 📑 Vaccinations, physicals, and more might be needed before you step on campus! #CollegeTips #BackToSchool
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Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States and stands as one of the nation’s oldest related observances. Today presents a valuable opportunity for reflection, education, and reaffirming a commitment to fostering a more equitable future for everyone.
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We were so honored to have Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd speak at #Illuminate and share her wisdom and advice on how we can better help students in their postsecondary journeys! A perfect kick-off to the 50th year of Common App 💙 🥳
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☀️ Are you enjoying this heat or escaping it with a new book? 📖 Tell us what’s on your reading list this summer! 📚 #ReadingList #Bookstagram #TBR #ReachHigher
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Authors mentioned with accounts that can't be tagged in photos but still deserve their flowers: @tjenkinsreid, @blacklionking73, and @tracydeonn 💐
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Congrats to the class of 2025 🎓 Every graduate deserves a box of cheez-its, right @beckham_kordell? 🧀🥳
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It’s almost the end of the school year, you got this! And remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup, so pour yourself a big glass of self-care (or anything else you like 😉) #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SCChat #TeachersOfInstagram #TeachersFollowTeachers #SchoolCounselorLife
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Tap to learn more about AANAPISIs 💡 Explore these schools on @CommonApp today! 🌟 #AAPIHeritageMonth #APAHM #AANAPISI #AsianAmericanPacificIslanderHeritageMonth
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Happy #CollegeSigningDay! 🎓 As students take this significant step, let's cheer them on as they begin this exciting journey, paving the way to endless possibilities!🌟 Congratulations to all! #FutureReady
¡Felicidades! We 💙 to see how students in Puerto Rico are celebrating #CollegeSigningDay! Show us where you’re going by using #CollegeSigningDay today! 🎉
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Congratulations to Breakthrough Miami Scholar, Zamiyah Meza! 🎓 Zamiyah will be taking her skillsets to the @UofAlabama where she will join the honors program & major in Criminal Justice with a minor in Cyber Criminal Justice. #CollegeSigningDay @BetterMakeRoom @ReachHigher
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Special shout out to every student going to community college, especially for certifications and industry training! Go get those technical experiences 💪 Use #CollegeSigningDay in your decision posts so that we can celebrate you and where you’re going after high school 💫
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Chris is officially a #MorehouseManInTheMaking 👏 Who else from the #ClassOf2025 is going to an HBCU? Use #CollegeSigningDay to let us know 🗣️
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