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May 1 is right around the corner. In the college admissions world, that is an important date, the National Candidates Reply Date, in which rising college freshmen let the colleges know if they plan to attend their institution in the fall. You have made your decision; the housing and enrollment dep…
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Welcome to Steps To The Future!
I believe that all students deserve and will benefit from the college and career planning services of Steps To The Future (STTF). Preparing for a 4-year college, 2-year college, technical school, certificate program, or the military requires setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) goals. Working collaboratively with students, parents, and school counselors, STTF guides each student through the admissions process based on his/her individual needs, focusing on the search, selection, application and transition to college.
Assisting college-bound students with all aspects of the admission process , from selecting colleges based on students' needs, reviewing essays, monitoring deadlines and helping with financial aid forms, the mission is to help families eliminate random acts of college planning.
Assisting college-bound students with all aspects of the admission process , from selecting colleges based on students' needs, reviewing essays, monitoring deadlines and helping with financial aid forms, the mission is to help families eliminate random acts of college planning.
Located in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Steps To The Future uses multiple communication formats to reach students locally and nationwide.
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Steps To The Future adheres to the ethical practices and standards of each organization in which membership is held. Steps To The Future does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, in providing its services.
Top 5 Blog Posts
Thanks, but no thanks: How to say no
Guilford College: Walking the walk and talking the talk
When I mentioned my recent college tour of 12 colleges in five and a half days, one of my friends asked, "Why do you travel so much?" I love talking about what I do, so this was the perfect opening to expound upon the benefits to my students of all my college visits. Professional associations for …
In her own words: The first year
I love the work I do! No, I really, really love the work I do! Guiding young people through the transition from high school to college is amazing, challenging, exciting and frustrating at different times. One of the best parts of my work is staying in touch with my students after they matriculate …
Third semester and moving forward
One of the best parts of being an independent educational consultant is following the college careers of my students. Students accessing college is great, but I’m always concerned about the retention and graduation rates reported. A recent report by the Education Trust, Rising Tide: Do College Gra…
Local Career Gem
Recently, I have had several conversations with parents who expressed concern about the possible career paths of their middle and high school students. Some parents lament that their students are too young to make career choices; others feel that some students' choices are unrealistic. One way…
