Dear Annie,

“Dear Annie” is an advice column designed to assist with the development and/or understanding of Assessment issues. If you have questions about Assessment—just ask Annie. As soon as Annie has an answer, she’ll post it on this page.

Question:
Dear Annie I am wondering if coming into the Norfolk, Northeast Community College as a freshmen if I am required to live on campus, or if I can have the option of living off campus, Amanda

Answer:
Dear Amanda,
As a prospective student as Northeast Community College, you are not required to live on campus at any point. The campus does operate two residence halls for anyone interested in living on campus. If you would like to consider the residence halls as a housing option, please contact Residence Life.

~Annie~

Question:
Dear Annie I am a junior in high school and I am begining to look for colleges. My Problem is that,although I think that I am intelligant I don't have the best grades (low B's and C's ) and I am afraid I won't be able to find a college what do you think?

Answer:
Dear College Seeker,
If you are the B/C student you state you are, you are still eligible for acceptance at many colleges. Each institution has its own academic standards that must be met for admission, so I would encourage you to contact the registrar offices of the colleges you are most interested in. NECC’s registrar office number is 844-7265. It is also important to know that colleges look at your extracurricular activities and community involvement, as well. You may have strengths in one area that help to counter balance some weaknesses in another.  

~Annie~

Question:
Dear Annie, I'm a Filipino and I have a Bachelor of Business Administration and I graduated from the University of the Philippines.I'm interested to enroll in your college with the course in Information Technology. I would like to ask how can I apply for admission as a foriegn student and kindly give me an idea on how much its going to cost me.thank you very much.

Answer:
Dear Perspective Student,
I would recommend that you contact Shelley Lammers, who works as our advisor/recruiter with international students. You may email her at shelley@northeast.edu. I am certain that she will be able to address all your questions. I hope to see you on campus!   

~Annie~

Question:
Dear Annie, When will the next CAAP exam be given? Mike

Answer:
Dear  Mike,

The next CAAP exam will be administered this spring, on March 19, as part of our Assessment Day activities.

Question:
Dear Annie, Do you give good advice?

Answer:
Dear  Good Advice,

I believe that I do, especially regarding questions about assessment.

Question:
Dear Annie, Is there anywhere else in the Norfolk area that I can live besides on campus?

Answer:
Dear  Where can I live,

In order to best address your question, I would recommend that you contact our Director of Residence and Student Life, Liz Mendoza. I am sure that she will be able to answer any housing questions you may have. Good luck in your search.

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Misty Wortman
(402) 844-7374
misty@northeast.edu