College Signing Day is upon us, which means high school seniors all decked out in their college shirts can proudly strut their stuff and announce to their loved ones which school they have chosen to further their education. College Signing Day is a way to celebrate teens who have chosen a college path (whether that be a 4 year college, community college, or some type of career training program) and inspire peers who need a boost of encouragement.
Are you celebrating someone who is going, went, or will go to college (possibly, even yourself)? Show your college pride - and win a gift box of Insomnia Cookies, which are a favorite in dorm rooms across America!
With the help of BetterMakeRoom.org, communities across the country are hosting pep rally-like events to honor their students on College Signing Day. Though high school seniors officially make their colleges choices on May 1st, BetterMakeRoom encourages schools and communities to find time to host an event any time between now and early June, where teens are encouraged to wear t-shirts from the college they have chosen to attend.
College Signing Day also welcomes back former First Lady Michelle Obama to a star-studded College Signing Day event on May 5th, where over 1,000 events will be held across the U.S. InStyle reports about MTV’s recent announcement that it will host and live-stream an event which will feature Michelle along with Neil Patrick Harris, Quest Love, Billy Eichner, Andy Cohen, Michael B. Jordan, Nick Cannon, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords and more. Also (and more importantly) in attendance will be more than 200 New York City high school students.
As she gears up for her College Signing Day, Michelle Obama had this to say: “One of the greatest honors of my life was serving as your first lady, and one of my greatest joys is hearing the stories of young people like you pursuing your dreams through education. I love hearing about how you’ve challenged yourself, how you’ve overcome obstacles. You are working to create a life that you can be proud of and I want you to know that I’m rooting for you every step of the way. Trust me, you’ve got this.”
If your community is not hosting an event or you just really like showing off your college pride, you can also take part in College Signing Day by snapping a selfie of yourself wearing college gear and use the hashtag #CollegeSigningDay on May 5th.
Which current, past or future college student are you celebrating? What school did she/he attend? Tell us below and you'll be entered to win a gift box from Insomnia Cookies!
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I will never forget the day my granddaughter announced she would be going to Ohio State. I hope she doesn't change her mind she will be a Junior in high school this fall.
My niece who is still researching where to go to school! She is an honors student.
A preschool student whose class I assisted in is in the culinary program at a local college. I'm so proud of him!
My daughter is going to college this Fall to study Astrophysics . I couldn't be more proud of how hard she works.
I am proud of my oldest. She is only in middle school, but already an honor roll student, a member of the NJHS and already has a plan in place for high school. I am hoping she eventually becomes a UNLV grad like her mama!
Proud of both my sisters - they have graduated college, both in NY!
My friend child is going to college this year. So proud.
Dani Hartmann, Marengo High School - she manages to keep on the honor roll even with how busy she is with many sports.
proud of the college grads at my church
my grandson
I'm celebrating my niece who's on her way to St. Joe's. My family is so very proud of her!
My niece is going to Purdue.
I am proud of all my girls but especially my two oldest who are attending ECU
I am proud of any child as long as they are proud of themselves also.
my daughter graduates tomorrow from a four year college