• October is Countdown to College Month!

    Countdown to College

    Throughout the month of October, Student Services will offer several sessions to help students with finalizing their college applications, writing college essays, applying for financial aid, completing their residency determination, and identifying/applying for scholarships. Please see below for the full list of activities.

    Week 1: October 3-7

    • Monday, 10/3
      • Virtual Session - US Service Academies Information Fair: 7-9pm
        • Watch the presentation video
        • Learn more about the application process for each service academy - Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, US Military Academy (West Point), and Merchant Marine Academy
        • Staff from Rep. Deborah Ross' office will also review how to request a nomination from her office
    • Tuesday, 10/4
      • CCP Information Session: Media Center (all lunches)
        • View the presentation - be sure to expand the speaker's notes section at the bottom of each slide for additional information! 
        • Designed for students who have not previously taken CCP courses and want to learn more about the application process
      • CFNC Virtual Session - Apprenticeships & Trades Career Fair: 3:30-5:00pm
    • Wednesday, 10/5
      • Counselor Corner: outside Student Services (all lunches)
        • Ask about any college-related question- no appointment needed! 
    • Thursday, 10/6
      • College Essay Writing Workshop: Media Center (A & C lunches)
        • Review the Common App prompts and discuss strategies for how to present your best self through your college essay!

    Week 2: October 10-14

    • Tuesday, 10/11
      • Financial Aid Information Night: Media Center (5-6pm)
        • View the presentation
        • Overview of the financial aid process; tips for completing the FAFSA; identifying & applying for scholarships...and more!
    • Wednesday, 10/12
      • Counselor Corner: outside Student Services (all lunches)
        • Ask about any college-related question- no appointment needed! 
    • Thursday, 10/13
      • RDS Help Session: outside Student Services (all lunches)
        • Get help completing your Residency Determination Service for in-state tuition

    Week 3: October 17-21 - FREE APPLICATION WEEK (participating schools)

    • Tuesday, 10/18
      • College Application Help Sessions: Media Center (A & C lunches)
        • Tips for completing your college applications - whether on CFNC or Common App!
    • Wednesday, 10/19
      • Counselor Corner: outside Student Services (all lunches)
        • Ask about any college-related question- no appointment needed! 
    • Thursday, 10/20
      • College Application Help Sessions: Media Center (A & C lunches)
        • Get help with completing your college applications - whether on CFNC or Common App!

    Week 4: October 24-28

    • Tuesday, 10/25
      • Scholarship Information Session: Media Center (A & C lunches)
      • CFNC Virtual Session - "I applied. Now what?" Register (4:00pm)
        • Learn more about what steps to take after applying to college
    • Wednesday, 10/26
      • Counselor Corner: outside Student Services (all lunches)
        • Ask about any college-related question- no appointment needed! 
    • Thursday, 10/27
      • CFNC Virtual Session - "I applied. Now what?" Register (6:00pm)
        • Learn more about what steps to take after applying to college
    • Saturday, 10/29
      • Wake Tech FAFSA Day
        • Southern Wake Campus; 9a-12p; Registration
        • Need more help completing the FAFSA? Come and get help from the WTCC Financial Aid staff!