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March 5, 2024

Kylie Kachan, a junior at Huntley High School, accepted a ceremonial $40,000 scholarship check from College Board.
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Kylie Kachan, a junior at Huntley High School, accepted a ceremonial $40,000 scholarship check from College Board.

Features, News • March 5, 2024

Big Future award helps student’s plans

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HUNTLEY — One Huntley High School junior and her family will not have to worry about the costs of post-high school career choices.

HHS Class of 2025 member Kylie Kachan was surprised with a $40,000 Big Future Scholarship by College Board representatives. A small gathering took place at Huntley High School Principal Dr. Marcus Belin’s office where Kochan was presented the check. Kochan is the daughter of Krystie and Gary Kachan of Huntley, who were on hand for the ceremony.

Through this program, two $40,000 and hundreds of $500 scholarships, which totaled more than $3 million in 2022, are awarded each month. Kachan is one of three nationwide $40,000 scholarship winners for February.

Belin congratulated Kachan for receiving the $40,000 scholarship resource.

“We are committed to helping our students become ‘future ready’ by providing free resources to help them explore future careers,” Belin said in a press release statement. “We commend and congratulate Kochan for initiating this process through the Big Futures platform and hope it inspires other HHS students to do the same.”

A College Board press release statement further explains the Big Future Scholarship program.

“The College Board’s Big Future program simplifies the path to life after high school by recommending small steps that all students – no matter their high school – can take at just the right time to explore career interests, identify potential majors, find colleges and scholarships, and access financial aid. It rewards the efforts students take by providing chances at scholarships.”

The statement continued, “Big Future is a free, online resource that helps students take the right steps after high school. We help you plan for college, pay for college and explore careers. Whether you’re interested in a four-year university, a community college, or career training, Big Future has what you need to start planning your future, your way.'”

The College Board reaches more than seven million students each year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career, according to press release information. “Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT and AP to expand opportunities for students to help them develop the skills they need.”