College Advising Corps

Sep 14, 2020

Instagram Advising

Christian Moorer, college adviser for West Bladen High School in Bladen County, N.C., uses Instagram to engage students and get them excited about college. 

Mar 26, 2020

Working With High School Juniors

Cierra Harris, college adviser at J. F. Webb High School in Granville County, writes about the importance of preparing high school juniors for their senior year. 

Mar 3, 2020

Being an Adviser in Your Own Community

A college adviser from a rural North Carolina high school returns home to help inspire students. 

Feb 13, 2020

College Acceptances: More Than Just an Envelope

Being a college adviser means celebrating all students' successes and being their biggest cheerleaders. 

Dec 12, 2019

Supporting First-Generation College Students

Navigating college life can be nerve-wracking, even with the support of family members and friends who are having or have had similar experiences. Being the first person in your family to attend college can be described in one word: revolutionary. 

Nov 21, 2019

The Importance of Adaptability in Student Advising

When you walk into the school building for the first time and see all those young faces looking back at you, as unsure of themselves and as unsure about the trajectory of their lives as you once were, you honestly believe that you will be doing the bulk of the educating. 

Nov 21, 2019

Encouraging Students to Realize and Fulfill Their Full Potential

North Moore high school is full of encouragement with the primary focus being on the students. The confidence the students receive is consistent. 

Oct 17, 2019

The Life of a First-Year Adviser

Being a first year adviser, the transition has been a little overwhelming. The days really seem to fly by, especially since I keep myself busy meeting students, planning for future events, and engaging with parents. 

Oct 8, 2019

Community Collaboration and Parent Engagement FSA ID: First Step in Completing the FAFSA

One important part of the college application process opens the first day of October: FAFSA. 

Sep 3, 2019

The First Week of School—2nd Time Around

The College Advising Corps is a great program in working on improving the college-going culture in high schools, but it only works if the students actually see what you are doing.