At Meredith, our goal is for you to fully immerse yourself in your college experience. But we also want to help you prepare for life after college, whether that includes a career or further education in a graduate or professional program.
StrongPoints will help you plan for your career throughout your four years at Meredith. Here’s how:
- Identify strengths, interests, and values that prepare you for a variety of career options
- Create a portfolio to help secure employment or admission to graduate or professional school
- µþ±ð²µ¾±²ÔÌýbuilding a network within your professional field of interest
- Prepare for interviews and develop a strong resume
StrongPoints® is an advising and personal coaching program found only at Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵthat’s designed to ensure our students make the most of college.
Contact Information
Emily Caldwell
Director, StrongPoints
217 Park Center
(919) 760-2255
ekcaldwell@meredith.edu
"StrongPoints encourages our students to think about what they bring to the table and how to use it in a positive way."
Chrissie Bumgardner, Co-Director, First Year Experience
Over 96%
of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵseniors receive career guidance from professors and advisors
97.7%
of students participate in an applied learning experience such as study abroad, undergraduate research, or internships
98%
of recent Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵalumnae were satisfied with their academic experience
92.2%
over the past five years, 92.2% of our alumnae are employed or pursuing graduate study within a few short months of graduation