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Katie Lorenz
Drury High School &
Mass College of Liberal Arts

Education: B.A. English/Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Media from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 2007

Why did you join the College Advising Corps? The position was brought to my attention by last year’s adviser at Drury High School. I jumped at the opportunity to work in education after working one year in China as an English teacher. I think this work is invaluable and is a necessity. Every student has the right to go to college and get an education. I am at the school and can have a direct impact on student’s lives and careers.

How are individual students affected by this program? Students that feel like they can't go to college can come and meet with me and we can work together to find a college career path that will work for them. Each student utilizes my resources differently. Some will come and meet with me multiple times, while others only need a quick meeting to make sure they are on the right track.

Why should there be so much emphasis on college access and the opportunity for higher education? Every student has the opportunity to go to college. Some just need a little extra push to find that path. I am happy I can be that person. Being in the high school allows students to work with a fresh set of eyes and someone who went through the college search process only a few years ago.