For Seniors

  • Joanna
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Joanna Ellis, 12th Grade Counselor
     
     
    American College Foundation Campus Visit Website
     
    Campus visits allow students and parents to get a feel for the atmosphere of a college and tour campus, meet with faculty and students, learn about what the college has to offer and sometimes sit in on a class. The American College Foundation's website provides great information on things to consider when planning a college visit. Check out their website Here.
     

    Meet with a College Admissions Counselor

    View the schedule for upcoming college admissions counselor visits.  

    Letters of Recommendation

    Any senior who is in need of a recommendation letter for a college application or scholarship must fill out the form below. Please allow two weeks from submitting the form for the recommendation to be uploaded.  Remember, it always advised to personally speak with teachers who you are requesting a letter of recommendation.

    Click Here for the Recommendation Letter Link

    Applying to Colleges Using Common App

    Use the Common App website to apply to certain colleges.  Letters of recommendation and transcripts for Common App must be submitted using Naviance. 

    Seniors must match Common App to Family Connections in order to send recommendations, transcripts and apply. Watch the video tutorial for directions on how to match your accounts. 

    Applying to Colleges Using CFNC

    You will also need to fill out Residency Determination to prove that you are a resident of North Carolina to be eligible for in-state tuition.  Directions for completing the NC Residency Determination process are available here.  

    After completing the NC Residency Determination, students are ready to begin applying to colleges:

    • Student goes to CFNC.org, and click on APPLICATION HUB (students may also go directly to a college website for applications).
    • Student's NC Residency number (RDS) will automatically prefill on CFNC applications.  However, students will need to enter RDS number when asked on other applications.

    Transcripts

     Students applying to colleges will need to request transcripts through Naviance or CFNC.  Directions for sending transcripts is available on the "Transcripts" webpage.  Contact Mrs. Ellis or any counselor with questions about transcripts.  

     Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    The FAFSA application portal opened on October 1st!  Most students who apply will be eligible to receive federal loans, scholarships, grants and be eligible to participate in work-study programs to help families pay for the cost of college. If you are applying to a four-year college or a two-year community college you must fill this form out! ANYONE (no really, anyone) can fill out the FAFSA for FREE. You will need to sit down with your parents or legal guardians and work together to complete this form as it will require tax information. The FAFSA portal opens on October 1st so start filling it out as soon as possible.  

    View the "FAFSA Cheat Sheet" that will assist students and parents when completing the FAFSA.

    As an incentive, seniors who bring a copy/photo of their completion confirmation page will be entered into a prize drawing to be held on November 1st. Bring documentation to Mrs. Ellis in the Counseling Office.  

    Helpful links related to the FAFSA:

    Graduation for Class of 2019

    Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 at 12:30 pm at the Cabarrus Arena.  Seniors should pay close attention to all information related to graduation that is discussed in homeroom.  Seniors should also visit the Class of 2019 website and the Yearbook website to stay up to date on graduation information.