Developing Leaders

Jan 26, 2017

Planting Seeds

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

Tall Scholarships, Music Scholarships, and Zombie Scholarships, Oh My!

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

New Year, More Focused Me!

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

Finding the Bright Spots

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

Applying to College: The Science Behind It…

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

Breaking Down Barriers…

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

Parents are the Biggest Factor…

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

Exposure is KEY!

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… 

Oct 10, 2016

The Value of Meeting in Person…

By Kayli Richter, College Adviser at Southern Wayne High School | October 5, 2016 How do you show students their opportunities? Applying to college is a stressful, confusing and complicated process. But how do you even learn about your options, about what college is, and about what is out there for YOU? How can we… 

Sep 8, 2016

Discovering the Why…

Discovering the Why… By Sable Scott, College Adviser at North Moore High School | September 8, 2016 I want you to join me on a little journey. Think back to you of five years old, the age old question that you were asked, and what your response was. I was a little girl, too sassy…