East Gaston High Counseling Department
"College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won," Frank Sachs, retired school counselor and former NACAC President.
Upcoming Dates
- Jan. 6 - Feb. 28 ... Choice Program application window
- Jan. 13 ... 1st period exam
- Jan. 14 ... 2nd period exam
- Jan. 15 ... 3rd period exam
- Jan. 16 ... 4th period exam
- Jan. 17 ... Exam Make up day
- Jan. 20 ... Holiday (no school)
- Jan. 21-22 ... Teacher Workdays
- Jan. 23 ... Start of 2nd semester
- Jan. 23 ... Report cards distributed
Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders
(July 19-Aug 1, 2020 @ AppState) For Juniors!! Throughout this experience you gain an immeasurable amount of business knowledge, local travel and interaction with business professionals. Great way to start building your resume! Application deadline: Feb 28, 2020.
Visit www.marthaguy.appstate.edu for details. Also see Miss Askin in the Counseling Office, if needed.
NC School of Science & Math
See Ms. Askin for more information. Applications open on Oct. 15. Open House Dates: Nov. 9 and Dec. 7. You must register; Registration opens one month prior to each event.
Visit their website at https://www.ncssm.edu/
If you need to see a counselor immediately or if you are experiencing an emergency, come directly to the Counseling Office.
EGHS School Profile
Recommendations
Complete the Resume below and share a copy on Google Drive with your recommender(s).
Please give your recommender(s) at least two weeks to complete the recommendation.
If you missed the Senior Parent Night, please click the link below for the information:
Seniors! Get the FAFSA completed over the Winter Holiday~
Holiday Flyer.pdf
NEED ANSWERS ABOUT THE FAFSA OR FINANCIAL AID?
Click HERE to complete a form, and you will be contacted about Financial Aid events in our area. See flier below.
1-NEED ANSWERS ABOUT THE FAFSA or FINANCIAL AID.pdfWe had a successful College Application Day!
SENIORS, DO NOT FORGET TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FAFSA.
Links included in the Scholarship and Financial Aid tab.