College Information
College Planning
It is never too early to start college planning. Here are some resources to help you get started:
Juniors and Seniors in high school, here are some resources to help you:
How To Request a Transcript
1. If you are applying to a college/university in North Carolina, please do this through CFNC.org (CLICK THE LINK)
-If you are locked out of your account, please email your counselor to unlock you.
-If you do not have an account, you will need to create an account. This is a quick process.
-Please do this EVEN if you are doing your applications through www.commonapp.org, or a college's website.
Once you upload your initial transcript, your final transcript at the end of the year will be uploaded automatically.
-Please see a counselor if you need help with this. But you MUST try it on your own first.
2. If you are applying to an out of state school you will have to use Scrib order (CLICK THE LINK). Current students will get 5 free transcripts sent through Scrib Order. After that you will be charged $10.00.
3. If you need a copy of your transcript for college application purposes (to look at your GPA, classes, etc.) Please email your counselor and they will be happy to send you a PDF. THIS WILL BE AN UNOFFICIAL COPY AND YOU CANNOT SEND THIS COPY TO COLLEGES. Mrs. Costner is your LAST option for a paper copy of a transcript.
FYI: Mailing a copy of a transcript is a "thing of the past". Using both of these websites are the PREFERRED way colleges would like to see your transcript electronically.
Residency Determination Services (RDS)
Students planning to attend college in NC must complete the Residency Interview with the Residency Determination Services prior to completing the admission applications. This applies to community colleges as well as to private and public universities.
- To access RDS, visit www.cfnc.org or RDS Website
- Log in using your CFNC username and password.
- Complete the Residency Interview
- Obtain your Residency Certification Number (RCN).
Below are some resources to help you get started:
College Foundation of NC (CFNC)
- Provides excellent information on every University and College in North Carolina. Provides scholarship, financial aid, and loan information. Provides a Career Interest Inventory that matches careers with your interest and personality. Provides a Student Planner to keep a record of your high school grades, honors, test scores, and activities.
- http://www.cfnc.org
Common Application
- The Common Application is accepted by over 500 colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs. The Common Application allows you to fill out one application that can be sent to several colleges and universities.
- https://app.commonapp.org/
NC Independent Colleges and Universities
- Provides information on North Carolina’s 36 Independent Colleges and Universities.
- http://www.ncicu.org/
UNC System - NC Public Universities
- Provides information and access to each of the 17 North Carolina Public Universities
- http://www.northcarolina.edu/
NC Community College System
- Provides information and access to each North Carolina Community College.
- http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/students
NCAA Eligibility Center
- From the NCAA Eligibility Center, prospective student-athletes are able to access information needed to understand the Division I and Division II eligibility requirements. You must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to play college sports.
- http://eligibilitycenter.org/