Click on the College Resource Guide below to hear from Admission Counselors and learn about these colleges and universities.
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Seniors can visit two colleges for an excused absence. Be sure to stop by the college Admissions Office to get your excuse for the day you visited the campus. (should be on the college letterhead) Turn the note from the college Admissions Office into the PHS Attendance Office upon returning to PHS. You will be marked absent the day you are on the college visit, until you turn in the note from the college Admissions Office.
It's time to apply to college! Most college applications are OPEN!
Check the college's website. For most colleges, you can apply directly through the college website.
Some schools will offer waiver codes during October (College Application Month ~ CAM), but not all schools offer waiver codes.
Check for deadlines! Be sure you know when the application and all parts of the application are due.
Complete all information before submitting the application.
Common App platform is another way to apply to college. If you are applying to multiple colleges, see if this is right for you. This is a free platform. Check if your schools are on the Common App.
College Essay Guy
College Essay Guy
This site is a great resource for writing your personal statement and help with college applications. https://www.collegeessayguy.com/
Going to College of Charleston?
Going to College of Charleston?
Are you going to College of Charleston? Be sure to complete your FAFSA!
From their website: https://charleston.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/sc-talent-initiative.php
All first-time, first-year S.C. students with demonstrated financial need will have at least 65% of their need met by College of Charleston. To be eligible, submit your FAFSA by the priority deadline. (by February 1)
The College of Charleston is committed to keeping South Carolina's best students in the state while strengthening the state's economy. SCTI helps to do just that!
There are no income thresholds. Just a clear commitment to South Carolina students from the College of Charleston.
Big Future
Big Future
Scholarship search, College search tools, Why take the SAT, Career Quiz, College Quiz, and more
Thinking of applying to the University of South Carolina for Early Action?
Here is the Timeline!
The Citadel
The Citadel
“Inside the Gates” Overnight Program allows prospective students to fully experience a day in the life of a cadet. Sleep in the barracks, eat in the mess hall and attend classes with your host. Please join us on one of these dates:
Nov 6-7
Dec 4-5
Jan 22-23
Feb 5-6
Mar 26-27
Apr 2-3
Accepted Student Day is a chance to build connections with future classmates and learn more about academics and cadet life. Please join us on April 18, 2026 for this immersive experience.
Apply to The Citadel
The Citadel has partnered with Common App to provide the application for admission to the Corps of Cadets. The Citadel is a test optional school. No personal essay and no teacher recommendations are required to apply. If you complete the FAFSA by February 15, you will receive a financial aid decision by March 15.
Midlands Tech Respiratory Care Program Open House
October 24
3:00pm-6:00pm
Airport Campus Academic Center (AC 314)
Questions? Contact Cayce Hendrix: hendrixca@midlandstech.edu
High school seniors are invited to visit several of Midlands Tech's programs during the week of November 10th-14th. Program visits will be followed by individual assistance with MTC applications and the FAFSA. Lunch will be provided. Here are the dates and locations along with registration links:
Monday, November 10th 9:30am-1pm, 1260 Lexington Dr. West Columbia, SC 29170 AMSC Building
Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades (AMST): Welding, HVAC, Construction, Electric, & Commercial Graphics
Tuesday, November 11th 9:30am-1pm, 316 S Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
Business, IT, Automotive Technology, and Machine Tool Technology
Wednesday, November 12th 9:30am-1pm, 1260 Lexington Dr. West Columbia, SC 29170, Health Science Building
Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, and the Simulation Center
Thursday, November 13th 9:30am-1pm, 1260 Lexington Dr. West Columbia, SC 29170
Education, Paralegal, Art Studio, and Social Behavioral Sciences
Friday, November 14th 9:30am-1pm, 151 Powell Rd. Columbia, SC 29203
Mechatronics and Engineering
Please contact Jewel Canty with any questions at jewellcanty@midlandstech.edu
Waiver Codes
Waiver Codes
Visit this site for waiver codes or colleges that offer free applications:
https://chesc-9563.page451.sites.451.io/
North Greenville Waiver Code: GoNGU
Midlands Tech: LEXONEMTC25
College Options for Students with Disabilities
Six South Carolina colleges offer programs for students with disabilities, particularly intellectual and developmental disabilities, through the Think College network. These are non-degree, residential certificate programs focused on academic instruction, career education, independent living, and social engagement. Program websites linked below.
Charleston LIFE Program (College of Charleston)
Each episode of the award-winning TV series, The College Tour, shares the story of a single college or university through the authentic lens of its current students. Learn from real students about their real experiences on campus, as we offer viewers an insider’s perspective on college life and college culture. This TV series is a comprehensive guide to aid your college research, helping you answer the ultimate question: ‘Which college is best for me?’ Take the ultimate campus tour now by watching episodes of this informative TV series.
Compare Colleges
Compare Colleges
This is a great site to compare colleges, fields of study, near you. filter by location, annual cost, degree type. Compare up to 10 colleges at once to make informed decisions about your path to college. View U.S. Department of Education data about costs, student debt, graduation rates, admissions test scores and acceptance rates, student body diversity, post-college earning, and more.
Scout Motors Night at MTC
Scout Motors Night at MTC
In close collaboration and partnership with Scout Motors, Midlands Technical College has developed a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Engineering Technology Program in addition to offering four other associate degrees that prepare students for EV careers.
The School of STEM (Science, Information Technology, Engineering and Math) designed program integrates electrical and mechanical engineering training. MTC students can now earn a two-year associate degree that allows for the pursuit of high-demand, high-wage careers in EV manufacturing.
Sign up for Scout Night at MTC - November 18 (at Northeast Campus)
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