Philadelphia Futures

"Your donation could be the difference between a student going to college and not enrolling at all. As we near the end of 2020, please consider making a gift to Philadelphia Futures today. Be the difference." Kaeden, our Associate Director of College Admissions, offers insight that almost 70% of our high school graduating class have already been accepted to a great fit college and explains what your gift will do for Philadelphia Futures and our scholars. Make an impact today... in the lives of our students by making a donation at bit.ly/PhillyFuturesDonate. Before we close out 2020, we want to thank the Philadelphia Futures community for their continued support. It is because of your generosity that we are able to continue supporting our scholars with the tools, resources, and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college. #WhyFutures

"I learned all the wonderful things that Futures does to support students to be the first in their family to get a college education." Lynnette, a Philadelphia Futures supporter, explains how she was first introduced to Futures through her best friend Korinne, our Director of Individual Giving, and explains why she encourages others to get involved too. If you would also like to make an end-of-year donation and support our students on their successful journeys to and throug...h college, you can do so here: bit.ly/PhillyFuturesDonate. Learn more about how you can leave a lasting impact in our new space at bit.ly/PFOfficeCampaign. We are grateful to Lynnette and all of the members of the #PhillyFutures community who continue to support us. It is because of you we are able to do this work. #WhyFutures

"I choose to give to Philadelphia Futures because I have witnessed firsthand what mentorship and support can do for a Philadelphia Futures student." We are grateful to Micah, a current mentor and donor, and our entire Philadelphia Futures community who choose to support our work. If you would also like to make an end-of-year donation and support our students as they journey to success in college and in life, you can do so here: bit.ly/PhillyFuturesDonate. ... Learn more about other ways you can contribute to Philadelphia Futures, including becoming a PF mentor: https://philadelphiafutures.org/get-involved/ #WhyFutures #GratiTuesday

This week, we will be highlighting a few members of our community who have supported us this past year. They will be explaining why they have chosen to support Philadelphia Futures. #WhyFutures? Thanks to a birthday fundraiser started by Katie in June 2020, we were able to raise more than $6,000 to purchase suitcases for the Class of 2020 high school and collegian graduates. Learn more in our Annual Report: http://bit.ly/3nnQqGx. If you would also like to make an end-of-yea...r donation and support our scholars on their journeys to college and career success, you can do so by clicking this link: bit.ly/PhillyFuturesDonate. Learn more about how you can leave a lasting impact in our new space at bit.ly/PFOfficeCampaign.

From our #FuturesFamily to yours, we are sending well wishes to everyone in our community this holiday season. Thanks to you, we have been able to persevere and work even harder this year to ensure our students have the tools to achieve their college dreams. If you’d like to support our scholars on their journeys to college and career success, please make a donation at bit.ly/PhillyFuturesDonate #HappyHolidays

We are thrilled to present the Futures Features Fall Newsletter! Our students have been moving forward and achieving great successes that we are happy to celebrate in this newsletter, particularly during this unsettled time. Topics of the Fall Newsletter include: Our Anti-Racist Commitment Remote Summer Programs Virtual Celebrations ... Our Move PF in Kensington ....and more! View the full newsletter by clicking here: http://bit.ly/PFFallNewsletter2020 Help us continue to support our students on their journeys to college and career success by making a donation at bit.ly/PhillyFuturesDonate We are grateful for your continued support. #FuturesFeatures #ForwardtoYourFuture #PFProud #PFPublications #PFCommunity

Registration is now open for the virtual 2021 Philadelphia Futures Annual Conference! The deadline to register is Wednesday, January 6th. Click here to register: bit.ly/PF2021AnnualConference This year's Annual Conference will take place over the course of four days. There will be several virtual sessions and workshops per day in the evening. The theme of this year is "Forward to Your Future" and each day of the Conference will have a difference focus:... Futures Forward Forward With Your Education Forward With Your Career Forward With Yourself The Annual Conference website, which includes information about the schedule, workshops, and speakers, will go live on Monday, January 4th. Stay tuned for more details. #PFAnnualConference2021

For 31 years, Philadelphia Futures’ Step Up to College Guide has provided tools and resources for students to move forward to their future and gain a college education, said Christen Johnson, Director of Outreach and Engagement. Step Up to College has continued to evolve to meet the needs of students and their families. This year, by publishing the Guide digitally and offering new, interactive ways to complete the activities online, our goal is to ensure all students have ...what they need to be successful when applying to college and when making the transition to college, despite the many obstacles of working and learning in a remote environment. " Learn more about the 31st edition of the Step Up to College Guide and its accompanying resources this year: https://philadelphiafutures.org/the-31st-edition-of-the-st/ #ForwardtoYourFuture #StepUptoCollege #SUTC31

#ICYMI: Last week, we celebrated Step Up to College Week! The week was filled with opportunities to engage on social media and videos were posted each day featuring students, PF staff, and college staff members, highlighting specific topics of the Guide, including: Why College? How I am Finding my Fit Applying to College... Financial Aid 101 Understanding College You can view all of the videos by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3lbjZKk For 31 years, the Guide has been a critical college-going resource for high school students, families, and youth-serving professionals. Due to students working and learning remotely right now, Philadelphia Futures has offered a new, interactive digital version of the Guide. You can find it at www.stepuptocollege.org. Print copies will be distributed to schools and the community at a later date. #ForwardtoYourFuture #SUTC31 #SUTCWeek #IStepUp

Public/Private. Two-Year/Four-Year. Colleges/Universities. There are many different post-secondary options to explore. Kaeden Thompson, Associate Director of Admissions at Philadelphia Futures and Alexa Milano, Associate Director of Admissions at Immaculata University explain the differences in these options and how to determine what is the best fit for you. View the new digital version of the Step Up to College Guide, as well as all of the other SUTC resources, by visiting... www.stepuptocollege.org. #ForwardtoYourFuture #SUTC31 #SUTCWeek #iStepUp

Early Decision. Early Action. Rolling Admissions. Regular Decision. What do all of these admissions options mean? Kaeden Thompson, Associate Director of Admissions at Philadelphia Futures, Erica Woods, Associate Director of Admissions at Villanova University, and Alexa Milano, Associate Director of Admissions at Immaculata University, break down each college admissions options for students and their families. View the new digital version of the Step Up to College Guide, as ...well as all of the other SUTC resources, by visiting www.stepuptocollege.org. #ForwardtoYourFuture #SUTC31 #SUTCWeek #iStepUp

Today's video features Jonathan Holbert, College Access Coordinator at Philadelphia Futures and Meredith Weber, Executive Director of Student Financial Services at Chestnut Hill College breaking down the basics of financial aid and discussing the various options students have. View the new digital version of the Step Up to College Guide, as well as all of the other SUTC resources, by visiting www.stepuptocollege.org. #ForwardtoYourFuture #SUTC31 #SUTCWeek #iStepUp

Cyncoya Dillingham-Johnson, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Penn State walks students and their families through "test optional" applications and offers tips to conquer the Common App. View the new digital version of the Step Up to College Guide, as well as all of the other SUTC resources, by visiting www.stepuptocollege.org. #ForwardtoYourFuture #SUTC31 #SUTCWeek #iStepUp

Today, we hear from Erica Woods, Associate Director of Admissions at Villanova University about crafting a well-rounded list of colleges. Topics include what makes a "fit" college and dividing your college list up into reach, likely admit, and match schools. View the new digital version of the Step Up to College Guide, as well as all of the other SUTC resources, by visiting www.stepuptocollege.org. #ForwardtoYourFuture #SUTC31 #SUTCWeek #iStepUp

"One way I have been researching how to find my fit is by taking advantage of the virtual tours and events that colleges have been hosting." Today, for Step Up to College Week, we are focusing on college "fit." A college fit is a school that is the best match academically, socially, and financially. Hear from #PhillyFutures' #Classof2021 scholars who are currently navigating finding their best fit college during a pandemic and adjusting to a remote environment. View the new ...digital version of the Step Up to College Guide, as well as all of the other SUTC resources, by visiting www.stepuptocollege.org. #ForwardtoYourFuture #SUTC31 #SUTCWeek #iStepUp

"Life as we know it has changed and left us with plenty of uncertainty but there is still a significant benefit to being forward thinking and future focused as it relates to the continuation of your education." This week, to celebrate Step Up to College Week, we will be posting videos each day highlighting specific sections of the 31st edition of the Guide. Today's video features Cyncoya Dillingham-Johnson, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Penn State, Dr. A...nthony Driggers, Director of Northwest Regional Center, Community College of Philadelphia and #PhillyFutures 2020 college graduates, Esther (Lafayette College), Aissetou (Temple University), and Max (Lehigh University), who all spoke about the important decision of going to college and graduating during difficult times. View the new digital version of the Step Up to College Guide, as well as all of the other SUTC resources, by visiting www.stepuptocollege.org. #ForwardtoYourFuture #SUTC31 #SUTCWeek #iStepUp

It's Step Up to College Week and we want to hear from you! Join us in celebrating the Step Up to College resources, including the NEW edition of the Guide which launched today at www.stepuptocollege.org, by sharing your #ForwardtoyourFuture story with us. Here's how you can participate: 1. Save the #ForwardtoYourFuture photo. 2. Fill in why YOU believe in college access and success. 3. Share to your Facebook page/story, Instagram story, or Twitter feed and tag Philadelphia F...utures (@phillyfutures on Instagram and Twitter), using the hashtag #ForwardtoYourFuture. 4. Help us spread the word about the 31st edition of the Step Up to College Guide! #SUTC31 #StepUptoCollegeWeek #iStepUp

Congratulations to our FIVE #PhillyFutures #Classof2021 scholars who have been selected as QuestBridge finalists! This year, out of over 18,000 applications, only 6,885 students were selected as National College Match Finalists. All finalists exhibit exceptional academic achievement. These PF scholars are currently at Northeast High School, Carver Engineering and Science, and MaST. ... Please join us in congratulating them on this amazing accomplishment! Support our scholars on their journeys to college success by making a donation at bit.ly/PhillyFuturesDonate #FuturesFridayFeature #PFProud

The digital version of the 31st edition of the Step Up to College Guide will be going live on Monday! Join us next week for Step Up to College Week as we celebrate this critical college-going resource. We are grateful to the sponsors who made the Step Up to College Guide possible this year, including: Arcadia University Bryn Mawr College... Cabrini University Community College of Philadelphia Dickinson College Gettysburg College Gwynedd Mercy University Millersville University Muhlenberg College Penn State Saint Joseph's University Temple University University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of the Sciences Villanova University West Chester University of PA U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) #GratiTuesday #ForwardtoYourFuture #iStepUp #StepUptoCollege #SUTC31

Last week, Philadelphia Futures took part in the Beyond the Field event, sponsored by Timoteo Sports and the Ertz Family Foundation, as well as a few other organizations. We were thrilled to connect with #Classof2011 #PhillyFutures alum Manny Juah who now works as an admission recruiter at Cairn University and a current #Classof2021 scholar, who took several copies of the Step Up to College Guide to share with his friends. Support our scholars on their journeys to college a...nd career success by making a donation to bit.ly/PhillyFuturesDonate. #FuturesFridayFeature #PFProud #CommunityEvents