Partnering with Counselors
Feb 10, 2022
Becoming a college adviser can be a little scary at times, even with the full support from our fellow colleagues and supervisors. It may feel a bit lo...
A Little Guatemala in the Heart of Burke County
Jan 28, 2022
1:20 pm on Fridays is one of my most favorite times of the day in this job. 1:20 is the start of fourth period and when I get to visit the English-Lea...
2021 NC First in FAFSA Challenge
Jan 21, 2022
We are excited to announce that two schools served by College Access Partnerships programs were winners of the 2021 NC First in FAFSA Challenge!H...
Kicking Off Scholarship Season
Jan 12, 2022
One of the biggest concerns I hear from students when applying to college is “How will I pay for school?” It was certainly what I thought ab...
Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part Two
Jan 5, 2022
In this series, we will spotlight Upward Bound students, staff, and partners as we celebrate 50 years of the program at Appalachian State University. ...
Adviser Perspective: First Generation Success by Sarah Estes
Dec 16, 2021
It was an ordinary Monday when I had a student come leaping into my office. She said “Ms. Estes, Ms. Estes, I have been waiting to show you this sin...
Upward Bound Student Participates in STEM Program & Meets with NC Governor
Dec 10, 2021
Upward Bound senior at Avery County High School, August Mendez, recently participated in a nationally recognized, regional, immersive, summer STE...
I had an adviser, and now I'm one
Dec 5, 2021
When I think back to middle school, I knew that I wanted to go to college. Neither of my parents attended college, so I did not know how I would get t...
Collaborating Across Programs for Student Success in Swain County
Nov 22, 2021
Nestled on the banks of the Tuckasegee river at the Gateway of the Smokies, three institutions of higher education are collaborating in a unique way t...
Upward Bound Celebrates 50 Years! Part One
Nov 11, 2021
In this series, we will spotlight Upward Bound students, staff, and partners as we celebrate 50 years of the program at Appalachian State University. ...