2020 Virtual Academic Advantage College & Career Fair
Our VIRTUAL Academic Advantage College & Career Fair was a huge success, and we were so thankful to everyone who was able to join us on April 28. Our featured speakers helped give an overview of what it took for them to become the medical professionals they are today, while our counselor gave practical advice for the next steps students should take, including college research and applications. We were also pleased to help one student start saving for college by awarding them with a $500 scholarship.
The resources below are designed to help students continue on the path to becoming a healthcare professional. The entire presentation is available as a video to review or watch for the first time if you were unable to join us. We also have the presentation slides and links to learn more about local colleges, universities, community organizations, and nonprofits.
Featured Speakers:
- Matthew R. Barefoot, DDS, MD
Oral Surgeon at Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists South Carolina - Roberta Gardner, DMD
Orthodontist at Gardner Orthodontics - Jeff Gardner, DMD, MAGD
Dentist at Smiling Oak Dentistry - Matthew T. Castele, DMD
Dentist Anesthesiologist at Ambulatory Anesthesia Associates
Counselor:
- Pamela Robinson
Director of School Counseling at Oceanside Collegiate Academy - Email: probinson@landsharks.org
Education
- Academic Advantage Full Presentation
- Claflin University
- Admissions Questions: Contact Sodelene Laurent at Slaurent@claflin.edu, Paula Payton at pcpayton@claflin.edu, or for transfers Ebony Douglas at ebony.james@claflin.edu
- Watch Video
- Coastal Carolina University
- Admissions Questions: Find an Admissions Counselor or call Merit Awards at 800-277-7000.
- Learn More
- The Citadel
- Admissions Questions: Contact Lisa Weber at Lisa.Weber@citadel.edu
- The Medical University of South Carolina - James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
- Admissions Questions: Contact Lauren Chapman, College of Dental Medicine Admissions Specialist at chapmala@musc.edu or Pearl M. Givens, Student Services Coordinator, Office of Diversity at givensp@musc.edu
- Learn More
- Murray State College
- Admissions Questions: Email outreach@mscok.edu
- Trident Technical College
- Admissions Questions: Contact Jean Brooks, Workforce Military Recruiter at jeanbrooks@tridenttech.edu or 843-574-6379
- Learn more about Free Summer Tuition and Summer Classes
- University of South Carolina Beaufort
- Admissions Questions: Contact Matt Cash, Assistant Director of Admission at cashmj@uscb.edu or 843-208-8037
Nonprofits & Community Organizations
- Charleston Habitat for Humanity
- Questions: Contact Kristen Williams at kristen@charlestonhabitat.org
- Learn More
- Wings for Kids
- Questions: Contact hr@wingsforkids.org