Preparing for College

Preparing for College:

• Not sure where to start? Check out this Senior Year College Timeline, provided by College for North Carolina (CFNC) 

  • Parents -- there is a checklist for you too!

• Fill out the Common App! The Common Application is an online platform where students can create an account and fill out one application that they can then send to multiple schools. Click here to create an account, and reach out to your counselor with any questions!

• Complete your Residency Determination Services (RDS) online application before applying to colleges. After filling out the form, you will receive notice if you qualify for in-state tuition as well as your residency number, which is required in college applications. *Tip: Students might need the help of a parent/guardian to fill out the application. 

• Save the date for College Application Week, happening this year from October 20th through October 26th. During College Application Week, many colleges and universities will be waiving their application fees, allowing students can submit applications for FREE! We will provide the list of participating colleges when they are released. 

  • Your Student Services team will be hosting a College Application Day event all day on Thursday, October 23rd in the Media Center to help students with their applications. 

Check out these resources!

• College for North Carolina (CFNC): The best one-stop-shop for all things college and career prep! There are countless resources and tools on this site to help students and parents with every step of the college application/career readiness process.

• Big Future by College Board: Students can make a Big Future account and have access to lots of resources to help them feel more prepared for college. They can explore different colleges and careers, complete tasks in order to earn scholarships, and more!