"Those who have just finished their own college experiences are some of the best to guide their slightly younger peers to higher education.
This is the philosophy behind the Virginia College Advising Corps, though which recent graduates of the University of Virginia, UVA’s College at Wise and Radford University will spend the next year guiding high school students toward college.
Twenty-four recent graduates including 21 from UVA, make up the corps. They will spend the next academic year in Virginia high school counseling offices, working with students who might otherwise not think about higher education. The advisers help students navigate financial aid questions, arrange college visits and assist with college preparation." …