Step Up to College

#TuesdayTip: Preparing for college requires doing a career self-assessment that helps you identify your passions and create your future. Learn more in the "Preparing for College" section of the Guide and download the Career Self-Assessment: www.stepuptocollege.org.

#TuesdayTip: All of the Step Up to College activities are interactive and can be downloaded from www.stepuptocollege.org. Be sure to follow along with the Guide while doing the activities.

The Philadelphia Futures Annual Conference is next week and the website is now live! Take a look at the Conference schedule, workshop descriptions, and featured... speakers by clicking here: bit.ly/PFAnnualConference2021 This year's conference will be a four-day virtual event filled with sessions and workshops that will allow our entire community to connect with and learn from one another. The deadline to register has been extended until Thursday, January 7th. Register today at bit.ly/PF2021AnnualConference #PFAnnualConference2021 #ForwardtoYourFuture

"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

#TuesdayTip: What better way to spend your holiday break than by catching up on your college application process? Learn more about how you can prepare for college in the Step Up to College Guide. Check it out: https://philadelphiafutures.org/issues/SUTC_2020_1e/?page=8

#FridayFact: Your college "fit" is the school that is the best match for you academically, socially, and financially. Learn more about each one of these categories and how to find your right fit in the "Starting Your College Search" section of the Guide: http://bit.ly/3gZatsL

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 e...ducation, 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 featu...ring 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 A...dmissions 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 Admiss...ions 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 ma...kes 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. Anthony 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 Futures (@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

Next week, we will be celebrating the Step Up to College resources and we want to hear from YOU. Here's how you can participate: 1. Screenshot or save the #ForwardtoYourFuture photo. 2. Fill in why YOU believe in college access and success. 3. Share to your Facebook page, Instagram story, or Twitter feed and tag Philadelphia Futures (@phillyfutures on Instagram and Twitter), and use the hashtag #ForwardtoYourFuture. ... 4. Help us spread the word about the 31st edition of the Step Up to College Guide. The digital publication will be launching on Monday at www.stepuptocollege.org. #SUTC31 #StepUptoCollegeWeek #iStepUp

#ICYMI: Step Up to College Week is next week! Join us as we celebrate this critical college-going resource. The new digital version of the Guide will go live on Monday at www.stepuptocollege.org. #ForwardtoYourFuture #SUTC31 #iStepUp

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 celebr...ate 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