College Applications
What You Need to Know
North Carolina College Application Deadlines 2024
SENIOR COLLEGE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Task
Where Can I do This?
Step 1
Research college applications and requirements. Organize yourself and plan ahead! Pay special attention to deadlines for the application as well as when other documents (transcripts, ACT/SAT test scores, etc,) are due. Note: If you are on F/R lunch or otherwise financially challenged, you may be able to request an application fee waiver. For more info, check individual admission departments.
College websites, Common App, CFNC
Step 3
Request your transcripts.
Notes:
If you are using Common App make sure you have added your counselor. You can submit NC College transcripts for free via CFNC.org.
Step 4
Request ACT/SAT Scores
Official Score reports will need to be ordered from your ACT/SAT account. There is a small fee (approx. $15) and no waivers for this fee. Go to collegeboard.org or actstudent.org
Step 5
Request letters of recommendation from teachers. (download, fill in, save and then email to your teacher).
Please be sure to enter your request at least 20 business days prior to your first deadline. Your resume and brag sheet/request for recommendation must also be completed at the time of your request.
Be sure you give a completed Brag Sheet to anyone you are requesting a letter from! You can download and complete a recommendation request form (make sure to download, fill it in, save, and email) or obtain a paper copy in Counseling.
Step 6
Request letters of recommendation from counselors. (download, fill in, save, then email to your counselor).
Please be sure to submit your request at least 20 business days prior to your first deadline.
Be sure you give a completed Brag Sheet to anyone you are requesting a letter from! You can download and complete a recommendation request form (make sure to download, fill it in, save, and email) or obtain a paper copy in Counseling.
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Letters of Recommendation/Resumes
This is a way for you to list activities, experiences and qualities you have that make you standout from others. The more completely you fill it out, the more information you are giving the person writing a letter of recommendation for you. Be sure you give a completed Brag Sheet to anyone you are requesting a letter from! You can download and complete a recommendation request form (make sure to download, fill it in, save, and email) or obtain a paper copy in Counseling.
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