An Advisor for College
 

Here is a list of links to sites that are helpful as your student prepares for college.

 

The Common Application:  commonapp.org

 

The Coalition Application: coalitionforcollegeaccess.org

 

The College Board: collegeboard.org

The College Board administers the SAT and AP exams

 

ACT Exam: act.org 

 

Financial Aid: finaid.org

A good site providing useful information on the financial aid process

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FAFSA: FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid 

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CSS Profile: CSS Profile Home – CSS Profile | College Board

In addition to FAFSA, some colleges require students to complete the CSS profile for college level aid. For a list of colleges that require the CSS Profile: CSS Profile Participating Institutions and Programs

 

NC Residency: ncresidency.org

If live in NC and want in-state tuition, go to this site and complete the online form. You will be provided with an NC Residency Number which will be needed on your application to any public university in NC. 

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College Foundation of North Carolina: cfnc.org

An excellent site for all NC students. Lots of helpful information and each year they work with some universities to provide a free application service. Alas, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State and some others do not participate in the free application process.

 

Fair Test: fairtest.org

Information on testing optional schools

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Learning Disabilities: ldonline.org/indepth/college

A site that provides college planning for students with learning disabilities

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