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College for North Carolina (CFNC) is not just for seniors. On CFNC students can explore colleges, and careers which will help in decision making of "what to do after high school". Build your profile now, complete your "about me" section so you are ready to utilize more of the tools CFNC has to offer when you reach your senior year.
More tools to help research after high school options
Career Exploration-The Career Finder through College board will also help you to explore programs & majors
ACT
ACT
The ACT® test is the nation’s most popular college entrance exam accepted and valued by all universities and colleges in the United States. The ACT is based on what students learn in high school and provides personalized information about their strengths for education and career planning. Find everything you need to know about registration, test prep, scores and more by visiting ACT.org.
All Smoky Mountain High School Students will take the ACT in the spring semester of their Junior year during the school day. Students that wish to attempt the ACT multiple times will need to register at ACT.org.
All juniors can register online for ACT test prep through ACT Academy. ACT Academy takes student's Pre-ACT test score to give them prescriptive test prep that is specific to their testing needs.
All SMHS juniors have the opportunity to utilize ACT Academy to help them prepare for the ACT. Above is a video of how to create your account. Students that need a copy of their PreACT score can come by the Student Support Center to pick it up, email their school counselor to receive a copy, or set up a meeting with Mr. Arthur Cleary to create their account. You can also access instructions on how to set up your ACT Academy account here.
ACT Academy
ACT Academy
ACT Academy™ is a free online learning tool and test practice program designed to help you get the best score possible on the ACT test, and well on your way to college and career success.
Through video lessons, interactive practice questions, full-length practice tests, educational games, and other materials targeted to your academic needs, ACT Academy provides you with a personalized study plan based on your previous scores from the PreACT®
ACT Academy features:
Personalized resources
Accessible anytime/anywhere there is an internet connection
Both a full length ACT test option as well as ACT test sections
Educational games to drive mastery of content
Career and College Promise
Career and College Promise
The Career and College Promise program, referred to as CCP, is North Carolina’s dual enrollment program. The CCP program allows students in the eleventh and twelfth grade to take college courses. However, students may only take courses designated as CCP by the state. Courses are arranged into pathways to give students an opportunity to begin their college careers through earning certificates and/or college transfer credit. To explore what classes are available check out the CCP Brochure
Eligibility
Students must be a junior or a senior in high school
Students must have a 2.8 Unweighted Grade Point Average
Students must meet the minimum testing requirements identified for their class or pathway
Interested in learning more about opportunities with Career and College Promise?
Contact our SCC Liaison- Laura Allen
Mrs. Laura Allen is at Smoky Mountain High School and available to meet with students on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Discover Life Center.
The North Carolina Governor’s School is the nation’s oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students. It brings together academically and artistically talented students from across the state to live and learn on a university campus for four weeks in the summer — at no cost to families.
Students explore advanced topics in academics or the arts, build connections with other motivated students, and experience a unique learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth.
Who Can Apply?
Who Can Apply?
11th Graders: Eligible in all areas (Academics and Arts)
10th Graders: Eligible only in the Arts (Dance, Choral Music, Instrumental Music)
Academic / Testing Requirements
Academic / Testing Requirements
Students must also meet at least one of the following:
Unweighted GPA of 3.25 or higher OR weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
Score of 4+ on an NC End-of-Course exam OR 3+ on an AP exam
Grade of B or higher in a Career College Promise or University course
Minimum composite score of 19 on Pre-ACT/ACT or 1010 on PSAT/SAT
Minimum score at the 90th percentile on an aptitude assessment
Next Steps
Next Steps
📅 Deadline to meet with Mrs. West: September 26th
If you are interested, please schedule an appointment to meet with Mrs. West in the Student Support Center. At this meeting, we’ll review your eligibility and provide the application and recommendation forms.
👉 [Schedule an appointment with Mrs. West]
Parents and families visit this site for a family overview of the program.
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