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Joined October 2014
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Congratulations to all of our graduating high school seniors! We are SO proud of each and every one of you! 🎓
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Shoutout to Sentara for sponsoring this year's ACCESS Scholarship Awards Celebration! Your support goes a long way in making a real difference for our students, and we are truly thankful to have you with us for this special event!
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We are now featuring Booker T. Washington in Norfolk! Below are some quick facts about the school and the ACCESS Advisor who’s making a difference every day!
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A heartfelt thank you to Commonwealth Savers for sponsoring this year's ACCESS Scholarship Awards Celebration! Your generosity and belief in our students means everything. We are so glad to have you celebrating alongside us!
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Dollar Tree, thank you for stepping up and showing out for our students! Your sponsorship means so much to us, and we are beyond grateful for your continued support of our mission!
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Up next is I.C. Norcom in Portsmouth! Below are some quick facts about the school and the ACCESS Advisor who’s making a difference every day!
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Thank you to PRA Group for their generous support as our title sponsor for our ACCESS Scholarship Awards Celebration coming up in a few weeks. Your dedication to investing in students and lifting up our community doesn't go unnoticed. We are so grateful to have you in our corner!
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⭐Advisor Spotlight⭐ Meet Shawn Foster, our Advisor at Churchland High School! We are so grateful to have Shawn on the ACCESS team! Her passion, dedication, and heart for students truly make her one of a kind!
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June just got a whole lot sweeter! Wishing a very Happy Birthday to: 🎉 Joy Lang I June 5 🎉 Sydney Felker I June 6 🎉 Dr. Ashley Woodous I June 14 We're lucky to have you on the ACCESS team and hope you celebrate big! #staffbirthdays #happybirthday
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ACCESS College Foundation proudly recognizes Pride Month and reaffirms our commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging for every student we serve. Our mission is to remove barriers to higher education & create spaces where all students feel supported & empowered. #PrideMonth
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Take me to campus Thursday continues with Randolph-Macon College! For more information or to schedule a tour, visit rmc.edu
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We are now featuring Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach! Below are some quick facts about the school and the ACCESS Advisor who’s making a difference every day,
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Today, we are honoring those who gave everything so we could have it all. All ACCESS offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day.
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Remember May is Mental Health month. Feeling overwhelmed about college planning? You’re not alone and that’s okay. Try this: ✨ Break big goals into smaller steps ✨ Set a 30-minute “college prep” time ✨ Celebrate small wins Progress > perfection. Every step counts.
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Meet Chavito Allen, a graduate of Kempsville High School who recently earned his degree earlier this month from PCA&D - Pennsylvania College of Art & Design! For more on Chavito, visit our IG and Facebook pages.
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Now featuring Grassfield High School in Chesapeake! Below are some quick facts about the school and the ACCESS Advisor who’s making a difference every day.
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Spring has been in full swing for our middle school team at ACCESS College Foundation! From career fairs to “Meet Your High School Advisor” events and interactive classroom sessions, our advisors have been busy helping students explore college and career pathways.
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It’s Milestone Monday! We’re proud to highlight ACCESS alum Kas Claussen, Princess Anne High School grad and alumna of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the University of Buffalo. To learn more about their journey, visit our Instagram and Facebook pages.
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Monday Motivation — Big achievements are built in the quiet, everyday moments like showing up, staying consistent, and putting in the work even when no one is watching. Keep stacking those small wins. They add up.
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You said YES to college, now what? Committing to college is huge, but there are a few important steps to take right after. Here's your post-commitment checklist so nothing slips through the cracks! Your ACCESS Advisor is with you every step of the way.
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