Stories

Sam Viotty

"I am currently one of three co-founders of an accelerator program for musicians. I spend a lot of my time bringing resources together to support talented young musicians in their careers. I bring together curriculum, individuals, resources, and partnerships to make the program happen. I’ve since moved from Boston to Washington DC and now live in Los Angeles."

Janki Viroja

"The most rewarding aspect of serving as an adviser was when students came running into my office after receiving their acceptance letters. I created a bulletin board in my office showcasing the schools to which our students were accepted. By the end of the year, it was full of schools across the country. It was great to see the excitement of my students."

Lawrence Harris

The first thing people notice about Lawrence Harris is his infectious smile matched with a humble approachability. Yet, while his personality leads to impactful relationships with his students, Lawrence’s path to College Advising Corps was a success story worth sharing.

Sarah Chacon

My time with College Advising Corps inspired me to pursue a career in education and has provided me with valuable insight into the field of education. As a college adviser, I regularly created and delivered presentations to high school students about the college process. 

UVA Adviser Receives 2023 True North Award

Blair Smith, a College Advising Corps (CAC) adviser at the University of Virginia, received the 2023 Laura M. and Peter T. Grauer True North award at the College Advising Corps’ annual Adviser Assembly held in January.

Texas Adviser Receives True North Award

The award for excellence, named for and presented by Peter T. Grauer, chairman of Bloomberg L.P. and College Advising Corps founding board chair, is given annually to an adviser exemplifying excellence in service along with a consistent demonstration of College Advising Corps’ core values—specifically grace and humility.

Board Chair Presents True North Award

Teaming Up With Oli

There are so many steps that students have to take in order to have a successful transition into higher education. It can be challenging for students to navigate that process on top of managing their academics, extracurriculars and sometimes family and work responsibilities. However, I have first-hand experience seeing how innovative technology can change the way students navigate higher education.

Following In His Footsteps

Years after her older brother, Preston, served as a College Advising Corps adviser, Louisa also decided to join College Advising Corps in Pennsylvania. She supports students at J.P. McCaskey High School—the very high school from which she graduated in 2018.

Opportunity Realized

Lyric grew up in rural North Carolina without internet and other conveniences many take for granted. She longed to go to college, but her family struggled financially. With the help of her College Advising Corps adviser, Selena, who helped her apply for a a four-year scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Lyric is now attending her dream school, majoring in film production.

Adviser Bridges The Gap

Uniting Passion With Determination