• The College Planning Timeline can help you get ready for a successful transition from high school to college. There are lots of things you need to do to be accepted into the program of your choice at the school of your choice.

    Follow the steps in the timeline throughout the school year.  All the steps you need to follow for high school planning, college planning and financial aid planning are shown for each grade. In this section, the college planning steps are highlighted. Steps for alternate pathways after high school are also included.

    There's lots to do. Stay on track! Source: CFNC.org

     

     

    Big Future

    BigFuture is a resource from College Board to inspire and guide students on the path to college. There are more than 2,000 colleges in the US. Find the one that is right for you. \

     

    Broke Scholar
    Broke Scholar offers money-saving resources, including a comprehensive and user-friendly database of scholarships, student discounts, and coupon codes

    College Confidential

    College Confidential hosts popular college admissions forums on topics such as admissions chances, financial aid, standardized testing, and school life. 

     

    College Data

    CollegeData helps you conduct a college search, qualify for college admission, predict admission chances, and calculate financial aid. 

     

    College Foundation of NC

    College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. 

     

    College Navigator

    College Navigator is a tool the US Department of Education created to evaluate US colleges. College Navigator includes institutional data on programs offered, retention and graduation rates, prices, & aid available.

     

    College Scorecard

    College Scorecard, from the US Department of Education, can help you find out about colleges, their programs, costs, admissions, and more. 

     

    The Common App

    The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 800 member colleges and universities. 

    Fast Web

    Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid tools.  

    Peterson's

    Peterson’s provides information on a variety of education programs, including undergraduate and graduate programs, and online schools,

      

    US News Education

    The publisher of U.S. News and World Report produces one of the most well-known guides to education information on high schools, colleges, community colleges, graduate schools, online programs, and global universities. 

     

    What Can I Do With This Major? 

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