ALT An illustration of an orange bandage with the Reach Higher logo inside of a blue box in the center. This bandage is over a blue gradient background that has check motifs on it. There is a multicolored starburst under the bandage with the word “Reminder” written in white text.

ALT Five students are standing behind a table with a Northshore Technical Community College tablecloth in a school gym with an educator. The students are holding certificates in their hands and smiling at the camera.

ALT A student is sitting behind a table with a Flint Hills Technical College tablecloth. She is smiling a the camera and wearing a light blue shirt with the college’s logo on it.

ALT A student is sitting at the same Flint Hills Technical college table. He is wearing a blue hat and a black Emporia Wrestling shirt. He is smiling at the camera.

ALT A student and their parents are sitting behind a table that has a volleyball and an athletic jersey on it. They are all wearing Heartland Hawks merch and are smiling at the camera.

ALT Two students are on stage at Uplift Education’s Senior Decision Day event. They are wearing purple polo shirts and holding Stephen F. Austin State University and University of North Texas pennants.

ALT Three people appears in the stands during the same event holding Texas State pennants and posters.

ALT Four students in the crowd are holding t-shirts to Southern Methodist University, University of Texas, and Texas Christian University.

ALT Three students are standing in the crowd holding Babson College and Texas Tech University pennants and flags.

ALT Two twin students are standing behind a table decorated with a Texas State University flag and other Texas State University items. They are standing in front of a balloon arch and are both wearing matching Texas State Cheerleader t-shirts.

ALT A student is standing inside of a gym next to large white marquee letters that read TCU with a purple and white balloon arch above it. There is a table to the left with a TCU cake and other snacks.

ALT A chalk drawing of Reach Higher’s logo done on the ground during the 2023 College Signing Day celebration at Woodrow Wilson High School in Los Angeles, California.

ALT Students at the barricade during the 2018 College Signing Day event at Temple University in Philadelphia. They are yelling and clapping towards the stage. Two students are posing for a photo while holding a prop that looks like a screenshot of the Instagram feed overlay with a hole cut out for them to be the “photo” displayed.

ALT A pile of drawstring bags from the 2019 College Signing Day event in Los Angeles. They are navy blue with black strings and have College Signing Day in a bold multicolored font with the Better Make Room and Reach Higher logos along the bottom.

ALT Dozens of students appear huddled together in the crowd after the 2018 College Signing Day event in Philadelphia. They are all smiling at the camera and many of them are holding up pom poms or signs that read #CollegeSigningDay.

ALT Three students in the crowd during the 2024 College Signing Day celebration in Washington, D.C. They are holding pom poms and a #CollegeSigningDay sign while smiling at the camera.

ALT Ciara is taking selfies with the crowd at the 2015 College Signing Day event in Detroit, Michigan. She is smiling and posing with three students at the barricade who are wearing shirts that show where they will be going to college.

ALT The graphic shared for 2021’s virtual College Signing Day celebration held online due to COVID-19 pandemic. It reads “College Signing Day. Stream our live celebration with Michelle Obama & friends. Bailee Madison, Amanda Gorman, Ted Allen, Carla Hall, Sebastian Yatra, The Weeknd, Tala Ashe, Conan O’Brien, Jay Pharoah, Steph Curry, Keiynan Lonsdale, Rapsody, Cynthia Erivo, Nia Sioux, Kiara Madisen, La La Anthony, Chloe X Halle, Brianna Castro, Kelly Rowland, Connie Britton, Rel Howery, Ayesha Curry, SZA, and more! Streaming May 1 at 2 pm ET/11 am PT on Better Make Room’s YouTube and Blackstream Live’s Twitch.”

ALT A crowd of students standing at the barricade during the 2014 College Signing Day event in San Antonio, Texas. The majority of them are wearing matching blue t-shirts and are looking towards the stage in anticipation. Two of the students at the front are holding hand written signs that say #ReachHigher.

ALT A Valentine with an image of the TikTok logo. The text reads “I’ll never leave you for more than 18 hours babe.” There are white illustrated pixel hearts and bows around it and the words “to:” and “from:” are in the bottom left corner.

ALT A Valentine with a picture of Chappell Roan accepting her Grammy. The text reads “Let's get married! For health insurance purposes ;)” There is a white illustrated stethoscope with a heart in the cord and music notes around her and the words “to:” and “from:” are in the bottom right corner.

ALT A Valentine with a picture of Sabrina Carpenter during a performance of her Short N’ Sweet Tour. The text reads “Have you ever tried this one? (Being my valentine)” There are three white illustrated kiss marks around her and the words “to:” and “from:” are above her head.

ALT A Valentine with a picture of Kendrick Lamar during his Super Bowl halftime performance. The text reads “Roses are red. Violets are blue. I just won 5 Grammys, all that’s missing is you.” There is a white illustrated Grammy award and music notes with hearts around him and the words “to:” and “from:” are in the bottom left corner.

ALT A Valentine with a picture of Taylor Swift’s thigh that is accessorized by her letter T chain. The text reads “T as in together forever.” There are white illustrated sparkles around her and the words “to:” and “from:” are in the bottom left corner.

ALT A Reach Higher-branded Valentine with a picture of Jalen Hurts doing press with the NFL. The text reads “You’ll always be my MVP (Most Valuable Pookie)”. There is a white illustrated football in the shape of a heart and a trophy around him and the words “to:” and “from:” are in the bottom left corner.

ALT A Valentine with a picture of Ariana Grande’s hand holding Cynthia Erivo’s index finger from an press interview for Wicked. The text reads “Holding space for us.” There is a white illustrated witch hat and broom above them and the words “to:” and “from:” are in the bottom right corner.

ALT A Valentine with a picture Duo, the Duolingo mascot, who has his eyes crossed out. The text reads “Even death can’t keep us apart.” There is a white illustrated ghost and notification icon above him and the words “to:” and “from:” are in the bottom right corner. 

ALT “Kindness is never wasted” appears in a grey/green handwritten chalk font. There are illustrations of pumpkins, squashes, and acorns with multicolored accent leaves and dots radiating out from the text.

ALT "What is Common App Direct Admissions?" text on a dark blue background with logos for Reach Higher and Common App above and an illustration of an open envelope with decorative doodles.

ALT “Some colleges on Common App offer admission before you apply! Here’s how it works: Colleges set their own criteria. You fill out the Common App sections for GPA, fee waiver response, parent’s education level, and permanent home address. Common App matches you if you qualify. You’ll get notified on your Common App dashboard and by email." text on the same dark blue background with decorative doodles like a paper airplane.

ALT "I got offers! What’s next? Make sure the college is right for you: Research their academic programs, financial aid options, and campus life. Check for any specific application perks or exceptions. Ready to accept? Just add the college to your list and submit your application! Good news: there’s no application fee with direct admissions! Offers are non-binding so you can decide later if you want to enroll." text on the same dark blue background with decorative doodles like a checklist and envelope.

ALT “I applied! Now what? After verifying the information you submitted, colleges send their official acceptances in different ways: Some will send an acceptance email within weeks. Others may wait and send all letters together in the spring. While you wait, keep exploring other colleges on Common App! 1,000+ colleges are test-optional. 600+ colleges don’t require a personal essay. 500+ colleges don’t have an application fee.” text on the same dark blue background with decorative doodles like a person holding a diploma and wearing a graduation cap and gown.