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WELCOME SENIORS!
CLASS OF 2023

Things to Know/Do Your Senior Year

Make sure you:​

  • Take the SAT or ACT (average score for SAT is 1000-average score for ACT is 20)

  • Register for the SAT or ACT again

  • Get a fee waiver for the SAT/ACT from your counselor, if you're on free or reduced lunch

  • Research colleges you are considering applying to: check application deadlines, majors, cost, etc.

  • Visit colleges you are considering attending

  • Apply to colleges by the end of October

  • Have done a scholarship search - scholarships are listed on this web site along with scholarship web sites here: Scholarships

  • Update and complete your resume - use this template as a guide: Template

  • Have completed the NCAA Clearinghouse form if you plan on playing a college sport

  • Order cap & gown, announcements, invitations, and senior photos

Key Questions To Ask When Choosing A College

  • Does the college have my major?

  • Is the college location one that is a fit for me? Example: rural, urban, mountains, beach, etc.

  • Is the college a fit for me? Consider size, location, campus environment, etc.

  • What percentage of college freshman stay?

  • What is the typical class size and how much individual attention will I receive?

  • Are there opportunities for internships and/or study abroad?

  • Is there an active Career Center to help me prepare for a successful job search after graduation?

How Do I Apply To College

  • Colleges and universities want you to apply online

  • You may go directly to the college's Admissions website and apply, or you can use CFNC.org to apply

  • You may want to consider applying through the Common Application website. This online site allows you to apply to many colleges found in different states by filling out one application. The website will request your transcript.

  • The Universal College Application (UCA) is a new website (similar to the Common App) that allows you to apply to more than one college at once. Learn the differences between the Common App and the UCA here.

College Visits

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.

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