Responsibilities
College Advisers aim to help students find a “best-fit” post-secondary opportunity in order to increase the likelihood of post-secondary success in college or career. Additionally, advisers create and foster a college-going culture by engaging administration, teachers, and staff to help build an environment that encourages and supports college attendance and completion. The advisers are available to assist all students and families.
College Advisers will:
• Advise students through individual, small group, and classroom settings
• Provide guidance in all aspects of the college and career planning process
• Host a variety of college planning and financial aid workshops
• Facilitate campus tours
• Assist with ACT preparation and registration
• Ensure student participation in college exploration opportunities, such as college fairs, summer programs, and campus representative visits
• Produce and disseminate materials targeted to family and community members
• Help students find scholarship resources
• Assist students in understanding and completing the FAFSA as well as related forms
• Provide outreach to students and families who would not make postsecondary plans on their own
• Review college applications with students