Hey Class of 2024 Next Level Scholars!
My name is Mrs. Devon Hall and I’m pleased to introduce myself as the new Post-Secondary Transition Coach with the Next Level Scholars program! I am so happy to have joined an organization like Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars as I have a profound love of all things related to post-secondary education! I love working with students through the discovery process, the ups and downs of funding concerns, and making YOUR decision on what’s next. All of these things are a very necessary experience that can seem overwhelming. I’m here to experience it with you and help you learn to balance the weight!
I am a proud Detroit native with 7 years of experience in college advising and admissions counseling. In my former role, I was an admissions representative with Saginaw Valley State University and served the students of Southeast Michigan for 5 years. Before my professional time with SVSU, I was a student there and graduated in 2015 with my Bachelor’s in Communication, minoring in Spanish.
I encourage you to remember that 9th-11th grades are the most academically important years of high school. Those first 3 years are the time for you to show what you can do, and how you can grow as a student. It helps prove your capabilities and your academic prowess! This time is the beginning of your academic profile. Sophomore year is a pivotal time because you’re right in the middle of ‘show and prove’. You’re not as far away from graduation as you think, and so this is a great time to begin thinking about the best ways to prepare for life after high school.
I look forward to partnering with Marissa and working with you guys more as time goes on! 2024 will have great things in store for you and I can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish! I’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!
-Coach Devon
