Advise NC at Appalachian State Helps High School Seniors Take Their Next Steps
Nov 7, 2025
The midway mark of the fall semester has come and gone, bringing thousands of students across the state into the thick of their senior year of high school.
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A Month in Review: October
Nov 3, 2025
The month of October proved to be a busy one for Appalachian GEAR UP schools!
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Ashe County High School "Counts Down" to College
Nov 3, 2025
On Tuesday, October 14, Ashe County High School participated in College for North Carolina’s
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Creating Opportunities through GEAR UP Family Design Nights
Oct 4, 2021
Today’s post was written by GEAR UP Academic Innovation Specialist Jessica Stockham.
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Creating a Home Through Coaching
Sep 24, 2021
Ernesto Sirolli once said, “the future of every community lies in capturing the passion, imagination, and resources of its people.” As advisers serving with the Col
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Adviser Perspective: Two School Tango
Sep 7, 2021
When I first came across the job posting for the Appalachian College Advising Corps in western North Carolina, I immediately started picturing my life back in the vortex of a...
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Students Meet with Local Author
Aug 11, 2021
Swain County GEAR UP Coordinator, Taylor Dodge, takes over the blog today to tell us all about how she helped to inspire students during summer school with the help of a...
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5 things High School Students can do this Summer to Sharpen Entrepreneurial Skills
May 27, 2021
Do you fancy yourself an entrepreneurial thinker? With summer coming soon, you are wondering, what can I do to have a memorable summer this year?
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AppCAC adviser Phoebe Thompson Featured Nationally
May 6, 2021
AppCAC adviser Phoebe Thompson was recently featured on the national College Advising Corps social media account for her work in guiding an Andrews High School senior to UNC...
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Burnsville Student not Letting Pandemic Obstacles Stop her from Achieving her College Dream
Apr 26, 2021
Second year Appalachian College Advising Corps Adviser Lila Sheon is helping her students at Mountain Heritage High School achieve their dreams, one FAFSA at a time.
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