Feb 27, 2017
By Anna Jenkins, College Adviser at Riverside High School | February 22, 2017 As a First-Year College Adviser, learning from the more experienced College Advisers during training was extremely beneficial, but you never really know what to expect until you are out in the high school environment to see for yourself. I believe the trials…
Feb 16, 2017
By Elizabeth Bryant, College Adviser at Louisburg High School | February 16, 2017 Louisburg High School Seniors are on the road to success! Recently, Larry Wilson and Elizabeth City State University Admissions Counselor admitted six of our Seniors on the spot! He was able to meet one-on-one with 15 of our Seniors, and advise them…
Jan 26, 2017
By Veronica Tapia, College Adviser at Heide Trask High School | January 26, 2017 As I entered my first summer training with the NC State College Advising Corps (NC State CAC), I was constantly reminded to “trust the system” and to remember that we are “planting seeds.” Trusting the system meant trusting that each programmatic goal and…
Jan 20, 2017
By Amira Alexander, College Adviser at James Kenan High School | January 20, 2017 Are you an anxious parent, worried about applying and paying for your student’s college education? Or are you an over-prepared junior eagerly seeking out free money for your future endeavors? Boy, do I have some clues for you. There are many…
Jan 12, 2017
By Michelle Sorrells, College Adviser at North Pitt High School | January 12, 2017 Welcome back everyone! After a nice long winter break, it can be difficult to come back to work with a lot of enthusiasm, and the thought of all the work to do can seem daunting. Despite the challenges, the NC State College…
Nov 30, 2016
By Chelsea Krieger, College Adviser at West Bladen High School | November 30, 2016 One county away from the South Carolina border sits Bladen County, North Carolina. In a small town called Bladenboro, with a population just shy of 1,800 residents, is my high school – West Bladen High School. Bladen County is historically underrepresented…
Nov 10, 2016
By Taylor Springs, College Adviser at Wallace-Rose Hill High School | November 10, 2016 During the week of November 14th-November 18th, North Carolina is hosting a statewide promotional week for NC High School seniors to apply to various colleges and universities. The North Carolina College Advising Corps (UNC, NC State, Duke, Davidson) are running around prepping…
Nov 3, 2016
By Kendyll Graham, College Adviser at East Bladen High School | November 3, 2016 While being a college adviser, one of the most common barriers I hear from students is the cost of going to college. This is why college advisers work hard to inform students and parents about the Free Application for Federal Student…
Oct 27, 2016
By Ashley Morris, College Adviser at Ayden-Grifton High School | October 26, 2016 What does education, determination, and parents have in common? You need all three to succeed in college. Students often neglect the role that their parents will play in their post-secondary journey. Many of them believe that once they pack their bags and…
Oct 19, 2016
By Ariana Parker, College Adviser at Creswell High School | October 19, 2016 As an adviser, we help our students narrow down and choose the college that fits them most based on various factors. Is the campus too big for me? Too small? Do they provide the resources I need to succeed? So many factors must…
