COLLEGE 101

• In September, counselors meet with each senior to give them their transcripts, discuss remaining credits for graduation, and share information about scheduling their senior conference.

• We invite parents and guardians to view College 101: Everything you need to know to navigate and complete your college applications. Click here for the presentation. Click here for slides only. The presentation can be viewed with subtitles in 6 languages and can be paused, rewound, or forwarded as needed. 

CFNC COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK

• Each year, during October, certain NC colleges and universities will waive application fees. During this week, we work to raise awareness about applying to college and hold a Mini College Fair. 

• Counselors meet with students via English classes during the week and will be available in the Media Center to help with college applications. Check your canvas announcements for details!

NC College Connect

25+ Private College/Universities in NC are participating in a new Direct Admission program for students who have a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher.  The application is intended to take less than 5 minutes to complete, there is NO application fee, and students are conditionally accepted just by submitting the form! Click here for more information: https://ncicu.org/direct-admission/ 

That’s right—no essays, test scores, or recommendation letters required. Open to public and charter school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher who meet course requirements, students will be matched with colleges where they already qualify—no traditional application needed. The program now includes more UNC System schools, NC Independent Colleges and Universities, and NC Community Colleges. Students are directly admitted and can accept offers by completing a short form on CFNC.org.