Senior Manager, Communications; External Affairs; Internal Communications; Content Creator; Social Media Manager; Project Director
I too have a high school senior and today, planning for the future isn't the same as it was 10-30 years ago! There are so many options, more tasks to complete, more things to consider, and of course, it costs more than ever before. I love helping students sort through the college and career noise to help them discover which path works for them. How are you celebrating #college applicants? Even sharing your story or information about the path you took with a student or two can help. #whyapply
Each fall, ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC) hosts the #WhyApply social media campaign to encourage students across the country as they apply to college and plan for their futures. This year, on Sept. 22, we will recognize the nearly 300,000 students who will participate in college application events at 6,000 high schools. But who says the celebration should be limited to one day? Quite the opposite, according to ACAC’s School of Excellence winners. These educators have demonstrated exemplary success in helping to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families pursuing a college degree or other higher education credential. And their events, and similar events in nearly all states and the District of Columbia, span from August to November. In a new blog post, ACAC Director Lisa Sommer King shares ideas from seasoned counselors like Aubree Boivin and Sara Schreiner (she/her) for celebrating students as they overcome barriers that could otherwise prevent them from applying. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZmRfDm #Education #HigherEducation #College #PostsecondarySuccess
