CollegeReady

09/02/2026

Back to School Tips & Advice:

Making lists to keep track of to-do items is something Parker swears by for college success.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

09/01/2026

Back to School Tips & Advice:

Ava makes staying organized a priority, and encourages new college students to do the same.

NWTC

08/31/2026

Back to School Tips & Advice:
Getting involved in clubs and extracurriculars is a must in college, says Cassi.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

08/30/2026

Back to School Tips & Advice:
Being consistent with a set a routine and staying busy are the keys to success in college, says Gaige.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

08/29/2026

📣 Our students are headed Back to School -- which means there's no better time for our College Tips & Advice series! 🥳

Whether you're:
✔️ Just starting your college journey
✔️ Returning for another year
✔️ Exploring your options
✔️ Or cheering from the sidelines as a parent
Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing tips and real-world wisdom from our scholarship recipients, staff, and friends - people who know what college is like, and how to make it successful.

Follow along here on Facebook (or on Instagram at instagram.com/collegereadywi) and learn what it takes to make the most of the college experience!

To kick off our series, we've got Megan sharing her best advice for students who are feeling nervous about meeting new people.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

08/28/2026

🎉 Today we’re so excited to celebrate Angel Klingert and her two-year work anniversary at CollegeReady!

Over the past two years, Angel has strengthened and grown amazing community partnerships, created meaningful opportunities for our students and families, and led our college readiness team with the kind of endless enthusiasm that keeps all of us moving forward. 💙

Through it all, she never loses sight of who we’re here for. Angel keeps our students and families at the forefront of every conversation, every partnership, and every opportunity. We’re so grateful for the energy and care that she brings to CollegeReady every day.

Help us congratulate Angel! 🥳🦆🌞

08/26/2026

This month, CollegeReady proudly welcomed our college readiness 6th and 9th grade scholars to Summer Academy, a special program session designed to help students transition smoothly to the next chapter of their ! ✨

Together, we tackled the big stuff: talking openly about fears and nerves, exploring the resources available to support them, and building stronger connections with each other and our school community. 🤝💙

Starting a new grade level at a new school can feel overwhelming, but our students showed up ready to grow, ask questions, and support one another. We couldn't be prouder of how they embraced this journey!

Here's to a confident start to the new school year! 🎒🍎

Green Bay Area Public School District

08/21/2026

CollegeReady was proud to be a part of yesterday's Green Bay Schools Welcome Back Fair! 🌞 Thanks Green Bay Press-Gazette for the great feature of this exciting event.

CollegeReady staff talked with GBAPS students about getting their "ducks in a row" with a fun college-themed game, lots of candy, and our special giveaway: Rubber ducks in graduation caps! 🎓🐤

Our college readiness program helps first-generation students succeed in school and pursue a college education, and it's for middle and high school students attending Edison Middle School & Washington Middle School Heat, Green Bay East High School & Green Bay Preble High School. You can learn more and submit an application to join the program at https://collegereadywi.org/college-readiness

Green Bay School District's teachers, staff and supporting organizations came out to meet and greet families whose children attend schools across the district on Aug. 20, 2026. See link below ⬇️

📸 Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

08/20/2026

WE 💛 OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

A strong community is built through meaningful partnerships, and we're so grateful for ours with NWTC.

This past year, NWTC helped our students explore future career pathways through engaging campus experiences, connected us with outstanding speakers, and welcomed our families with open arms by providing a wonderful space for our family workshops.

Thank you NWTC for helping our students see that they belong on a college campus, that a supportive community is ready to help them succeed, and that incredible opportunities are within reach. 🎓 🌟

08/11/2026

📣 CollegeReady Scholarship Recipients: Join us at the Green Bay Farmer's Market tomorrow (Weds. Aug 12) for CollegeReady Connections! 🌞

We'll be at 239 N. Broadway (in front of Lucky 7 Dog Rescue) from 5:00-7:00pm and invite you to come say hello for a chance to meet fellow scholarship recipients and CollegeReady community members.

Look for us in our new royal blue CollegeReady T-shirts! Nervous to attend? Buddies are welcome to join!

We hope you'll stop by to say hi and be a part of building a strong in-person community. 💙🥳