In their own words…

Working with Dr. Stacia made the entire college application process organized and efficient! Her spreadsheets, timeline, and quick responses were extremely helpful. She helped me gain the confidence I needed in my writing and applications. With her support, I was beyond successful with all my applications and was able to find the college that is the best fit for me! I am thankful for her guidance and encouragement through the past two years! 

~Lexi

2025 High School Grad

University of South Carolina '29

Going into the college process, I was nervous and felt unsure abut everything from essay writing to interviews. Be First made me a competitive applicant by helping me create an application that displayed my best self! It was nice to have a knowledgable, kind adult such as Mrs. Solomon to answer my question, help find scholarship opportunities and prepare me to compete for spots in competitive programs. I can't imagine my senior year without her! 

~Lauryn

2022 High School Grad

UNC Chapel Hill '26

Mrs. Solomon has been amazing to work with! She helped in every step of applying to college. She assisted me with my application, resume, and reviewed my essays. 

Thanks to her care and professionalism, I was accepted at North Carolina State University. I appreciate her, she's the best! 

~Emma 

2022 Community College Grad 

North Carolina State University '25