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Using TikTok/Social Media to Educate Students

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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. 
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. 
Two TikTok videos side by side commenting on college planning and FAFSA

Oct 13, 2020

Using TikTok/Social Media to Educate Students

Cindy Cortez, college adviser for East Duplin High School in Duplin County, N.C., writes about using TikTok to help students with college applications and FAFSA.