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Nov 22, 2021

Looking Beyond What You Can See

By Sierra Dixon, college adviser for North Duplin High in Duplin County As if it isn’t enough to be a student in a global pandemic, our students are fighting through so many layers of daily struggles. As a second year adviser, you would think that I may have learned my lesson in this regard last… 
Courtney Ewing

Sep 13, 2021

Owning Our Story: How Senior Meetings Taught Me Courage

College advisor Courtney Ewing reflects on a quote by Brené Brown: “Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do.” 
Kiera Lindner holds a sign that reads "I advise because every student deserves access to higher education"

Sep 9, 2021

My 2020 School Year in Review and Looking Forward

Kiera Lindner, college adviser for South Granville High, writes about her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and the outlook for her job this academic year. 
Memorial Belltower lit up red

May 17, 2021

Determined Advising: Filling in the Cracks

Jared Mathews, a college advisor for NC State's College Advising Corps, writes about staying motivated during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Staci Knighton, college adviser for North Moore High, helps students complete college applications.

Jan 29, 2021

Coat Yourself In Confidence

Staci Knighton, College Adviser for North Moore High in Moore County, N.C. It’s one thing to give advice to your student, dispensing thoughtful words of wisdomabout life after high school — but try applying those same suggestions to your own life, and it’s not the same. As an adviser, I am my students’ biggest supporter.… 
College advisers in Duplin County, N.C. hosted a drive-in event to help high school students apply for college

Jan 13, 2021

Broken Pipes Can be Repaired

Chris Walls, a college adviser for NC State's College Advising Corps, compares the work of teachers to that of plumbers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
A graduation cap that reads "My grandparents crossed oceans so I could cross the stage"

Jan 12, 2021

How Being a First-Gen Student Influenced My Advising

Annie Miya, an NC State graduate who now works for the NC State College Advising Corps, writes how her experiences as a first-generation college student inspired her to help others. 
The bell tower in front of blue skies

Nov 30, 2020

‘Remember the Pep Talk’

College advisor Aliaha Austin writes on the importance of advising work and keeping spirits up during a pandemic. 

Nov 5, 2020

Finishing the FAFSA: Why is it Important?

What is the FAFSA? Why is the FAFSA important? Answering these questions, or variations thereof, is one of my daily tasks. I don’t mind answering it at all, though, because by answering that, we as college advisers have the opportunity to help students gain access to post-secondary education.  FAFSA stands for the Free Application for… 
CAC counselors at an outside table

Oct 14, 2020

NC State CAC Featured in the Washington Post

NC State's College Advising Corps was featured in a recent article about virtual appointments and drive-through sessions for college tours and FAFSA assistance.