Common App

• View the Common App's video tutorial  
• Learn why the Common App Account suggests that seniors not begin their account creation until after August 1.  

NC College Admissions Statistics 

• View Admission Data for the current first-year student class at NC private and public colleges and universities: NC College Admissions Data Points

Senior Parent Night Presentation

• View the Senior Parent Presentation
• View the Financial Aid Presentation from Senior Parent Night

Countdown 2 College, Free College Application Week 2025

Seniors, be sure to apply from October 20–27, 2025. Stay tuned to see which colleges participate this school year.

College Essay Tips  

• Admissions Essay Videos from Khan Academy
• ​How to Write a College Essay
  
• Tips for Creating a Stellar College Essay
  
• Tips for Crafting Your Best College Essay
  
• Personal Statement Resources from the College Essay Guy
  
• How to Tell a Unique Story to Admissions
  
• The College Essay: How to Present Your Best Self
  

You will spend a few weeks at the beginning of Fall Semester working on your college essay in your English IV class.

Residency Determination Service (RDS)

All students planning to apply to colleges in North Carolina MUST complete the Residency Determination process through RDS (Residency Determination Service). This service will determine eligibility for in-state tuition and state grant awards. To learn more about RDS, and how it relates to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), read the Navigating RDS and the FAFSA tip sheet. After you complete this process, RDS will assign you a Residency Certification Number (RCN) that you will report to the NC colleges that you are applying to.

• Click to see Promotion Requirements
• Click to gain access to the Graduation Checklist