Started from the bottom, now I'm here!
Apr 12, 2024
What if I told you that I was born into an abusive family? You probably would have never guessed that about me.
College Advising Corps, Front page
Upward Bound Orientation Brings CAP Collaboration Opportunity
Apr 10, 2024
Each Spring, newly accepted Upward Bound scholars and their families join current UB students at the annual Upward Bound Orientation.
Upward Bound, College Advising Corps, Front page
CAP Through our Eyes: Gloria Medina
Apr 5, 2024
In this series, we feature individual CAP staff members and dive into their unique perspectives on college access, education, the role of our grant programs in the community, and more.
Front page, College Advising Corps
Perspectives - How to Effectively Engage Parents and Families
Feb 26, 2021
When a student is considering their options for college, in most cases, they will have that conversation with their parents, due to the fact that they have their best interest...
College Advising Corps
Advisers Perspective: Lila Sheon
Feb 18, 2021
“FAFSA State Champs!” our principal proudly hailed at an end-of-year staff meeting last year.
College Advising Corps
Interview with the new Swain County Coordinator: Taylor Dodge
Feb 18, 2021
Our newest GEAR UP Coordinator in Swain County is bringing a whole new level of experience to the job.
GEAR UP
An Innovative Approach to Preparing Juniors for Postsecondary Success
Feb 9, 2021
Watauga County GEAR UP Coordinator Laura Turner contributes to our blog today and shares her experience of transitioning an integral GEAR UP programming component into a...
GEAR UP
A Glimpse Inside YES-Appalachia in North Carolina
Jan 27, 2021
YES-Appalachia is a community-based organization that identifies high-performing, low-income students from rural Appalachia.
Young Eisner Scholars
Nearly $12 million in federal funding supports App State Empowering Teacher Learning program
Jan 22, 2021
Appalachian State University's College Access Partnerships has been awarded nearly $12 million in federal grant funding from the U.S.
Empowering Teacher Learning
“Likes” in the Time of Cholera (Or Covid. Or Swine Flu. Or SARS. Or…)
Jan 5, 2021
Each morning, when I get to the school, the first ten or so minutes of my work day are spent scrolling through Instagram.
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Interview Experience - Tiffany Patterson & Abraham Howell
Nov 20, 2020
Tiffany Patterson, Franklin High School
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Working at Home: Returning to my High School Alma Mater
Nov 11, 2020
A year ago, I never expected, as a double business major, to be working in education.
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Pushing Through the Pandemic: College Fair Edition
Oct 30, 2020
Serving as an adviser with the Appalachian College Advising Corps has afforded me the opportunity to assist students in preparing for postsecondary education.
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