CAC program was founded in 2006 and now has 23 partner institutions in over 14 states. Texas launched with a pilot of 15 advisers in 2010 and scaled the next year to 120. In 2011-2012 Texas Advisers served in 120 schools, in 60 Districts, serving 228,979 students, including 49,308 seniors. Of these, 18% were African American, 72% Hispanic, 8% White, and 2% Other ethnicity. Currently, Advisers are serving in 125 schools with a combined total student population of over 234,000.

"Best Fit" Advising
Advisers are not recruiters for their alma mater and employer. Their mission is to help high school students enroll in the post-secondary option that is the best fit—where they will be most likely to succeed and persist to degree or meaningful credential—be it a four-year university, two-year college, or technical school.

During their training, advisers learn about colleges and universities across the state, as well as certificate programs and associates degrees available in the geographic regions where they will serve. They visit community colleges in their area soon after assignment to their school. Advisers encourage students to apply to three or more institutions so they still have multiple options if their first choice does not accept them or offers a financial assistance package that is insufficient to make that institution a viable option.

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Who do I primarily serve?

Everyone! I will focus most of my time on seniors and juniors but any

student here at Memorial High School can come to me for help. I am here to help every student with any college related questions and help get the

student the best information to make the most informed decision about

the right college for them. Whether that is a 4-year, 2-year school

certificate program or other sorts of education.

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What can I help you do?

I can help students with a variety of things related to a path to college from signing up for ACT/SAT, Apply Texas, Common Application, FAFSA/TAFSA and scholarships. I am also able to connect students with regional recruiters from universities, colleges or military offices. I am here to help with whatever a student may need to become successful after graduation. In addition, I can help with any presentations regarding these topics. I am excited to be here this year and look forward to working with many of you in the near future.

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