NC Students & Counselors - College Application Choices

Journalist request: Do you know a North Carolina student who is applying to college this year? For a project with The Assembly, I want to speak with a wide range of students about which schools they're applying to and what factors they're considering in the process. Are they concerned about the cost of public vs. private options? Wanting to stay in state or go far away? Seeking a specific degree program? Wondering whether they should go to college at all? Or something else? I'm also happy to connect with school counselors or admissions professionals who can share what students are telling them during this cycle. Have someone in mind? Feel free to pass their info along or encourage them to get in touch at [email redacted].