Lesson Plan: The Legacy of Women in Higher Education

March is Women's history month! Celebrate with your students by studying the impact of college access on women in U.S. society.

Educator Voices: A Conversation with Monique Byrd

Hear from RaiseMe’s Educator Ambassadors about how they’re honoring Black History Month, personally and professionally.

Educator Voices: A Conversation with Denise Ndukwu

Hear from RaiseMe’s Educator Ambassadors about how they’re honoring Black History Month, both within their classrooms and communities.

Educator Voices: A Conversation with Kenneth Bordelon

Hear from RaiseMe's Educator Ambassadors about how they're honoring Black History Month, both within their classrooms and communities.

Why HBCUs Matter!

Celebrate Black History Month this February with a lesson plan outlining the importance of HBCUs.

Black History Month: Our Staff’s Curricular Picks

RaiseMe staff recommends lesson plan materials for talking about Black history with students.

College-Ready Activities: Pre-College Summer Programs

Download a free lesson plan that describes the potential benefits of attending a pre-college summer program, with an activity for researching further.

Understanding GPA: A lesson plan from RaiseMe’s Paving Paths to College Curriculum Guide

Download a free lesson plan that outlines the importance of grade point average for demonstrating a commitment to academics in college admissions.

Interpreting PSAT Scores: A lesson plan from RaiseMe’s Paving Path’s to College Curriculum Guide

Download a free lesson plan that outlines how to use a student's PSAT score to set a study plan that hones in on areas of improvement.

Curricular Ideas to Observe National Native American Heritage Month

Learn about resources and organizations that support Native students this National Native American Heritage Month.

College Discovery: Attending a College Fair

Download the College Fair chapter of RaiseMe's "Paving Paths to College" for tips on getting the most out of that face time with college admissions representatives.

Transition From High School: FAFSA Chapters

Download the FAFSA chapters of RaiseMe's "Paving Paths to College" for guiding students and family through application completion.

College-Ready Activities: PSAT Chapters

Download the PSAT chapters of RaiseMe's "Paving Paths to College" curriculum book to teach students the importance of exam performance.

NACAC 2019 Resources for Getting Started with RaiseMe

Your NACAC Resource Toolkit Whether we had the opportunity to chat with you at NACAC 2019 in Louisville or you’re one of our esteemed educators, we’ve pulled together some helpful resources for high school, community...

Educator Voices: A Conversation with Justin Estes

RaiseMe Educator Ambassador Justin Estes talks about his lifelong career in education and what he loves about being a school counselor.

Get “Paving Paths to College: RaiseMe’s Comprehensive Curriculum Book”

Access your free copy of RaiseMe's curriculum book, a compilation of 30 of our most utilized lesson plans to boost your school's college-going culture.

High School Summer Planning 101

Summer break can be a great opportunity for students to reset and reflect on their aspirations for the coming school year. It can also be a time to lay the foundation for habits that will set them up for success when...

Exploring the Pathways in Higher Education

Lesson Plan: Pathways to Higher Education Click here to download the lesson plan deck In light of April being National Community College Month, as well as the timeframe in which many of your senior...

The Legacy of Women in Higher Education

March is Women’s History Month, and as with other celebratory designations, we at RaiseMe like to observe these markers through the lens of education. As such, this March we wanted to take a look at how the attainment...

Spotlight on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

In the spirit of Black History Month, we are excited to highlight the role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have played in advancing educational opportunities in the United States. Since the founding...

New Year, More Money: RaiseMe Tips for 2019

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...

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...

Teach Your Students Study Habits for Academic Success

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...