College/Career Transition Counselors (CCTC)
Kirkwood’s College/Career Transition Counselors (CCTCs) are here to help you find the next step to your future.
High school seniors at partner schools can get help from a CCTC on:
Exploring Colleges
- Build your college list
- Set up visits to campuses and meetings with admissions counselors
Applying for College Admission
- Get individual and small-group support applying to college, including writing college essays and completing college applications
Navigating Financial Aid
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship applications
- Gain financial planning skills
- Review financial aid awards
Finding a Career
- Identify your interests and abilities and how they match with potential careers
- Get connected with career speakers and workplace tours
- Apply for job shadows and internships
Other Support Services
- CCTCs host workshops and seminars on topics such as postsecondary pathways, entrance exam (ACT/SAT) preparation, and career services
To Participate
To be eligible, you should meet one of the following requirements:
- student with disabilities
- student from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income students
- student preparing for non-traditional fields
- single parents, including single, pregnant women
- English learners
- students experiencing homelessness
- students who are in foster care
- students with a parent who is a member of the armed services and on active duty
- migrant student
Webinar Series: Project Next
Hosted by the Kirkwood College and Career Transition Counselors (CCTCs)
Join us each month for Project Next, a webinar series designed to guide students and families through the many aspects of life after high school. Whether you're exploring college, careers, or alternative paths, we’re here to help you prepare for what’s next!
Save the Dates:
- Sept. 9 (6 – 7 p.m.) – College Admissions 101 – Sign Up Now
- Sept. 16 (6 – 7:45 p.m.) – College Application Case Study – Sign Up Now
- Oct. 7 (6 – 7 p.m.) – Navigating the Financial Aid Process
- Nov. 11 (6 – 7 p.m.) – High School Planning for 9th & 10th Grade
- Dec. 9 (6 – 7 p.m.) – AP vs. Concurrent Enrollment
- Jan. 13 (6 – 7 p.m.) – Military, Trades, and Gap Years
- Feb. 10 (6 – 7 p.m.) – Understanding the College Athlete Recruiting Process
- March 10 (6 – 7 p.m.) – Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter
- April 14 (6 – 7 p.m.) – Finalizing Your College Plans: Orientation, Housing, Registration & More
Meet College/Career Transition Counselors
| Kristin Mangrich, Washington High School | ||||||
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| Email: | kmangrich@crschools.us | |||||
| Phone: | 319-558-3981 | |||||
| Ed Miles, Jefferson High School | ||||||
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| Email: | edmond.miles@kirkwood.edu | |||||
| Phone: | 319-398-5899 ext. 4309 | |||||
| Nikki Rawson, Prairie High School | ||||||
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| Email: | nrawson@crprairie.org | |||||
| Kayla Strand, Iowa City Community School District | ||||||
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| Email: | strand.kayla@iowacityschools.org | |||||
| Adrienne Shavers, Linn-Mar High School | ||||||
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| Email: | adrienne.shavers@linnmar.k12.ia.us | |||||
| Phone: | 319-200-1530 | |||||
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact the Admissions office:
Phone: 319-398-7600
On campus: 3rd Floor Iowa Hall