Earlier today, First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed more than 130 college-bound students from across the country to participate in the 2015 Beating the Odds Summit. Sponsored by 70 nonprofit organizations, these students represent a mix of urban, rural, foster, homeless, special needs, and underrepresented youth who have overcome substantial obstacles to persist
through high school and make it to college. The summit focuses on sharing tools and strategies students can use to successfully transition to college and the tom-banner ampforwp-incontent-ad3">[Below: Watch Video]