College Application Month

College Application Month Activities by grade level and date

October is Countdown to College Month!  This month is about future planning for all students.  All seniors expected to graduate in June 2024 will be encouraged to use the CFNC.org online application to apply for admission to a North Carolina college or university if they have not already done so. October the 16th marks College Application Week which makes applying to select NC colleges FREE! Click HERE for the full list!


SENIORS PREPARE BEFORE THE 16th: Students and their families will need to work together to prepare because parent information is essential to complete RDS and FSA ID. CFNC provides a helpful chart of parent and student information needed to complete the FSA ID and RDS. We encourage all students to print and review the College Application Checklist prior to the event.

resume building Workshop

Grades: 11-12

What: Create a resume for college and/or scholarships.

When: Monday, 10/9, 10am-11am

Where: Counseling Classroom

Register: Click here!

college selection workshop

Grades: 11-12

What: Tips and tricks for searching and selecting the college that is right for you!

When: Thursday, 10/12, 1pm-2pm

Where: Counseling Classroom

Register: Click here!

create a free cfnc account Workshop

Grades: 9-12

What: Every student will need a CFNC account before their senior year in order to apply for RDS, Free applications, and more!  

Why? CFNC is a great college and career research tool!  You can create resumes, compare colleges/careers, and more!

When: Monday, 10/16, 12:20pm-12:50pm

How: Visit CFNC.org and create an account by clicking "log in" in the upper right corner!

Register: Click here!

College Application Help

Grades: 12 Only

What: Get help with your college applications!

When: Tuesday, 10/17, 1pm-3pm

Where: Counseling Classroom

Register: Click here!

complete the college application week checklist

Grades: 9-12

What: All students took this survey October 4th during Advisory.  If you are a senior, make sure to complete this Checklist before October 18th.  This is so counselors and other professionals can assist you better!  This is for all students, even if you do not currently plan on attending college right after high school.

See your "Class of" Google Classroom for a link to the checklist.

college application week help days

Grades: 9-12

What: Counselors, college admissions reps, and AB Tech will meet with seniors in order to help them navigate future plans.  Professionals will be available for all students to meet with in the hallways and cafeteria.

When: October 18th and 19th (seniors called down by last name)

Where: Media Center

how to pay for college webinar

Grades: 11-12

What: NCSEAA will cover the main ways families and students pay for their education and provide some additional places to look for support that they might not have thought of.

When: October 24th, 6pm.

Where: Register Here

Ask the Experts Scholarship Panel

Grades: 11-12

What: NCSEAA experts will share where to look for scholarships students might qualify for and how they can put their best foot forward in their application.

When: November 2nd, 6pm.

Where: Register Here