posted 10/22/13
The NC Summer Ventures Program in Science and Mathematics is now accepting applications for Summer 2014. NCSSM is competitive entry by application only. Students interested in applying to NCSSM must be in their sophomore year of high school and their parent/legal guardian must maintain residency in North Carolina. Students are selected during their 10th-grade year through a competitive process that considers each applicant’s interest in science and mathematics, and includes a review of standardized test scores, past academic performance, special talents, accomplishments and extracurricular interests. Applications are completed solely online and can be accessed from the website http://www.summerventures.org.
The NC Summer Ventures Program in Science and Mathematics is now accepting applications for Summer 2014. NCSSM is competitive entry by application only. Students interested in applying to NCSSM must be in their sophomore year of high school and their parent/legal guardian must maintain residency in North Carolina. Students are selected during their 10th-grade year through a competitive process that considers each applicant’s interest in science and mathematics, and includes a review of standardized test scores, past academic performance, special talents, accomplishments and extracurricular interests. Applications are completed solely online and can be accessed from the website http://www.summerventures.org.
Application Update for students applying to the following schools:
Davidson, Duke, NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, Wake Forest posted 10/1
If you are applying to any of the above NC institutions, CFNC.org will direct you to the appropriate campus selected online application, such as their campus web portal or a national portal such as the Common Application.
Students applying to these "linked campuses" will be guided with new instructions to the appropriate online applications when they click the "Apply" button on CFNC.org.
Students can still send their high school transcripts electronically through CFNC to these 5 institutions.
Davidson, Duke, NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, Wake Forest posted 10/1
If you are applying to any of the above NC institutions, CFNC.org will direct you to the appropriate campus selected online application, such as their campus web portal or a national portal such as the Common Application.
Students applying to these "linked campuses" will be guided with new instructions to the appropriate online applications when they click the "Apply" button on CFNC.org.
Students can still send their high school transcripts electronically through CFNC to these 5 institutions.
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM at Central Piedmont Community College posted 9/29
Information Session for Prospective Students: Tuesday, November 12th @ 5:30 p.m. in Belk Health Careers building, room 4510 (Central Campus)
Information Session for Prospective Students: Tuesday, November 12th @ 5:30 p.m. in Belk Health Careers building, room 4510 (Central Campus)
NC State University-NEWAPPLICATION PROCEDURES Posted 9/25
Students now have a new procedure for applying to NC State. In addition to submitting an application, official standardized test scores and application fee, students are required to self-report their courses and upload their unofficial transcripts.
Self-Reported Academic Report (SRAR) Students will continue to apply for admission to NC State via wolfPAW, our personal admissions website. Through wolfPAW, students can create an online profile, apply at their convenience, save their work and review their changes before submitting a final application. Beginning this fall, freshman applicants will self-report their high school courses and grades, including senior year courses in progress, through wolfPAW.
In addition to inputting courses and grades, students will also be asked to upload unofficial copies of their high school and college (if applicable) transcripts through wolfPAW.
NC State does not require nor recommend letters of recommendation. For students who wish to include a letter of recommendation with their applications, they may upload a maximum of one letter through their wolfPAW application. Letters of recommendation sent via mail will not be read and will be discarded.
You can find a detailed listing of all admissions deadlines and notification dates on our website.
Click document file below - NEW APPLICATION PROCEDURES AT NCSU
Students now have a new procedure for applying to NC State. In addition to submitting an application, official standardized test scores and application fee, students are required to self-report their courses and upload their unofficial transcripts.
Self-Reported Academic Report (SRAR) Students will continue to apply for admission to NC State via wolfPAW, our personal admissions website. Through wolfPAW, students can create an online profile, apply at their convenience, save their work and review their changes before submitting a final application. Beginning this fall, freshman applicants will self-report their high school courses and grades, including senior year courses in progress, through wolfPAW.
In addition to inputting courses and grades, students will also be asked to upload unofficial copies of their high school and college (if applicable) transcripts through wolfPAW.
NC State does not require nor recommend letters of recommendation. For students who wish to include a letter of recommendation with their applications, they may upload a maximum of one letter through their wolfPAW application. Letters of recommendation sent via mail will not be read and will be discarded.
You can find a detailed listing of all admissions deadlines and notification dates on our website.
Click document file below - NEW APPLICATION PROCEDURES AT NCSU
| letter_from_nc_state_admissions_director.docx |
Wake Forest University posted 9/25
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER TOP TEN LIST
10.) Near and Far Open House Program for North Carolina Students
Friday, November 1 - Wake Forest University Register Online
9.) VISIONS - WFU Diversity Overnight Even Program Application Required
8.) Deacon Discovery Days - Visit, tour, and a mock class with a Wake Forest professor Register Online
7.) VIP Program - WFU Diversity Events Near You - For high school seniors and their parents
Program application required
6.) Interview update - We have interviewed 2753 students since we began interviewing on June 1.
Ninety days left to register for an interview!
5.) Saturdays in the Forest! Campus Visit followed by Demon Deacon football
4.) Early Decision Deadline - Our Early Decision deadline is November 15. Time is running out for Early Decision applicants to interview!
3.) Dogfish?! Have you seen this year's application questions?
2.) From the Forest - Can't get enough of Wake Forest? Check out our new blog! Don't forget about Twitter!
1.) Come Visit!
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER TOP TEN LIST
10.) Near and Far Open House Program for North Carolina Students
Friday, November 1 - Wake Forest University Register Online
9.) VISIONS - WFU Diversity Overnight Even Program Application Required
8.) Deacon Discovery Days - Visit, tour, and a mock class with a Wake Forest professor Register Online
7.) VIP Program - WFU Diversity Events Near You - For high school seniors and their parents
Program application required
6.) Interview update - We have interviewed 2753 students since we began interviewing on June 1.
Ninety days left to register for an interview!
5.) Saturdays in the Forest! Campus Visit followed by Demon Deacon football
4.) Early Decision Deadline - Our Early Decision deadline is November 15. Time is running out for Early Decision applicants to interview!
3.) Dogfish?! Have you seen this year's application questions?
2.) From the Forest - Can't get enough of Wake Forest? Check out our new blog! Don't forget about Twitter!
1.) Come Visit!
NC College/University Admissions Chart posted 9/21
Click on link below to view recent comparative admission stats on popular NC Colleges and Universities (chart uses SAT Critical Reading/ Math scores for comparison)
Click on link below to view recent comparative admission stats on popular NC Colleges and Universities (chart uses SAT Critical Reading/ Math scores for comparison)
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posted 9.16.13
Sophomores and Juniors! Interested in an academically rigorous summer program? If so, consider NC Governor's School! Governor's School is the nation's oldest statewide residential summer program for academically, intellectually, and artistically gifted students. Competition is EXTREMELY competitive and the application/selection process is very rigorous. Students may self-nominate or be nominated by a teacher in the following areas: Juniors -English, French, Spanish, Math, Natural Science, Social Science, Art, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Theater, or Dance: Sophomores - Choral Music, Instrumental Music, or Dance
More information can be found at http://www.ncgovschool.org/overview/. If interested, please submit your name and nomination area to Mrs. Pitts in the Student Services Office.
Sophomores and Juniors! Interested in an academically rigorous summer program? If so, consider NC Governor's School! Governor's School is the nation's oldest statewide residential summer program for academically, intellectually, and artistically gifted students. Competition is EXTREMELY competitive and the application/selection process is very rigorous. Students may self-nominate or be nominated by a teacher in the following areas: Juniors -English, French, Spanish, Math, Natural Science, Social Science, Art, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Theater, or Dance: Sophomores - Choral Music, Instrumental Music, or Dance
More information can be found at http://www.ncgovschool.org/overview/. If interested, please submit your name and nomination area to Mrs. Pitts in the Student Services Office.
All Seniors should send their transcript electronically to a NC College or University using CFNC - even if you don't use CFNC to complete the college's online application.
Click on file below to see how!
Click on file below to see how!
| trans_request_2013-14.docx |
NCAA COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES
http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
click link above to visit NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA membership creates rules in three separate divisions that
determine an individual’s eligibility to participate in intercollegiate
athletics. Prospective student-athletes must meet minimum academic standards and
amateurism criteria in to play college sports. The NCAA Eligibility Center
administers the process for prospects seeking initial eligibility.
http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
click link above to visit NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA membership creates rules in three separate divisions that
determine an individual’s eligibility to participate in intercollegiate
athletics. Prospective student-athletes must meet minimum academic standards and
amateurism criteria in to play college sports. The NCAA Eligibility Center
administers the process for prospects seeking initial eligibility.
Princeton Review at Cannon School - SAT Prep posted 9/13/13
Cannon School, in Concord, is offering the highly-regarded Princeton Review SAT Prep Course at their location for the third year. The course includes 18 hours of instruction, as well as two practice tests, pre and post instruction that are professional scored so students and parents can determine strengths and weaknesses; develop a study plan; and gauge progress.
The course will be offered twice during the school year. The Fall Course will run from October 19, 2013 through November 23, 2013; the Winter Course will run from February 1, 2014 through March 1, 2014. A detailed class schedule can be found at the link below. Both courses are available for public school students preparing for their SAT tests. The cost of $450 includes all course materials. Registration is available now and is open for both courses; however, space is limited so early registration is recommended.
More details and a registration form can be found at http://www.cannonschool.org/satprep
Cannon School, in Concord, is offering the highly-regarded Princeton Review SAT Prep Course at their location for the third year. The course includes 18 hours of instruction, as well as two practice tests, pre and post instruction that are professional scored so students and parents can determine strengths and weaknesses; develop a study plan; and gauge progress.
The course will be offered twice during the school year. The Fall Course will run from October 19, 2013 through November 23, 2013; the Winter Course will run from February 1, 2014 through March 1, 2014. A detailed class schedule can be found at the link below. Both courses are available for public school students preparing for their SAT tests. The cost of $450 includes all course materials. Registration is available now and is open for both courses; however, space is limited so early registration is recommended.
More details and a registration form can be found at http://www.cannonschool.org/satprep
Senior Student/Parent Presentation posted 9/4/13
"The College Application and Admission Process"
7:00pm - September 24, 2013 - KPAC (directly following Open House)
2014 Graduation Requirements
Post Secondary Opportunities / CFNC
Financial Aid / FAFSA
Important Dates for 2013-14 Seniors!
click on file below to view 9/24/13 Senior Student/Parent Presentation
"The College Application and Admission Process"
7:00pm - September 24, 2013 - KPAC (directly following Open House)
2014 Graduation Requirements
Post Secondary Opportunities / CFNC
Financial Aid / FAFSA
Important Dates for 2013-14 Seniors!
click on file below to view 9/24/13 Senior Student/Parent Presentation
| senior_show2013.14.pptx |
Gardner Webb University Representative to visit posted 9/4/13
Gardner-Webb Admissions Counselor Robin Worthy will be at A.L. Brown on Wednesday, 9/25 during lunches to distribute information and answer questions about Gardner Webb University. Please plan to drop by and visit her table set up in the Social Room.
COLLEGE FAIR posted 9/4/13
"COLLEGE FAIR" at A.L. Brown is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24 from 2pm to 3pm in the A.L. Brown Media Center. Seniors are to report from 2:00 to 2:30 and Juniors will report from 2:30 to 3:00. College admissions staff from 60+ colleges will be available with information and admission materials for prospective students. Parents are welcome to attend.
November 18-22 is NC COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK posted 9/4/13
The goal of North Carolina College Application Week is to provide every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college online through CFNC.org. Application fee waivers due to financial hardship are provided to ensure no student is deprived of the opportunity to pursue admission to the institution(s) of their choice. https://www1.cfnc.org/College_Application_Week/College_Application_Week.aspx
The goal of North Carolina College Application Week is to provide every graduating high school senior the opportunity to apply to college online through CFNC.org. Application fee waivers due to financial hardship are provided to ensure no student is deprived of the opportunity to pursue admission to the institution(s) of their choice. https://www1.cfnc.org/College_Application_Week/College_Application_Week.aspx
