GEAR UP Alumni Spotlight: Peyton Cline
May 14, 2025
Peyton Cline always knew that she was going to attend college.
GEAR UP, Front page
2025 Swain County STEAM Expo
Apr 28, 2025
On Thursday, April 24, the STEAM Expo took place at Swain Middle School for the second year in a row.
GEAR UP, Front page
College Adviser Meets Students Where They Are
Apr 9, 2025
On September 24, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Ashe County, North Carolina.
College Advising Corps, Front page
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.
College Advising Corps
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-Learning Lab.
College Advising Corps
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 ...
College Advising Corps, GEAR UP
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 about the most when
College Advising Corps
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.
Upward Bound
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.
College Advising Corps
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 STEM Program
Upward Bound
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.
College Advising Corps
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 to expand the overall...
College Advising Corps
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.
Upward Bound