College Planning


Davidson Center College Planning Services provides personalized, ethical college guidance designed to help students find colleges where they will truly thrive — academically, socially, and personally.

At Davidson Center, we believe the college search and transition process should be guided by trust, clarity, and genuine partnership. Our team is committed to supporting students and families with integrity, transparency, and care at every step of the journey.

We prioritize student-centered guidance that empowers informed decision-making, ensuring families receive accurate information, thoughtful advising, and timely support. Our approach reflects nationally recognized best practices in admissions and student services, grounded in respect for each student’s goals, background, and aspirations.

Through personalized engagement, ethical communication, and a deep commitment to access and belonging, Davidson Center strives to create an experience where students feel understood, confident, and supported as they navigate important educational choices.

Our goal is simple: To reduce uncertainty, build confidence, and help every student move forward with clarity and purpose.

Davidson Center College Planning Services reflects alignment with counselor ethics, NACAC principles, and best practices in holistic college advising.

MAPP Career Assessment


Identify Strengths

  • Identify each student’s unique personality, strengths, interests, and motivational drivers.

Personalized Insights

  • Gain personalized insights including strengths, growth areas, and ideal career themes, with actionable recommendations for majors, courses, and professions that match your student’s profile.

Detailed Report & Analysis

  • Receive a detailed report & analysis aligning the assessment results with the best fit colleges and majors for your child.

Davidson Center College Counselor

Pam Notemyer Rogers complies with and supports the code of ethics for professional practice as stated by the National Association for College and Admission Counselors and the Independent Educational Consultants Association.

Pam Notemyer Rogers

Simmons College

Pam Notemyer Rogers has spent the last 25 plus years in higher education working with students, families and college administrators to help improve the overall student experience. Throughout her career Pam has visited close to 100 college campuses and met with students and families counselng them on college admissions and the financial aid process. Her passion lies with helping students find their best fit and working with them to create a pathway.

Pam is a graduate of Simmons College in Boston and has served as a Vice President of enrollment, faculty, student services advisor, and financial aid administrator. She has served as a college board member and locally in North Carolina at a K-12 charter school. A mom of three children – Nicholas and Isabella, graduates of Appalachian State University, and Anthony, attending Appalachian State, therefore she understands the college process as a parent and looks forward to working with families to navigate and guide them.

Pam Notemyer Rogers is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA).

Independent Educational Consultants Association Professional Member