Attention rising 10th and 11th graders!  UNC Chapel Hill is offering a one day Summer Program to help academically talented students prepare for college.  If you are interested in the program, click here for more details.

Financial Aid Information

For those of you who were not able to attend the Financial Aid workshop that was hosted by Wake Forest University, here is a link to the slideshow.  In October, we will be hosting a working workshop to begin the financial aid application process.  We will have computers ready for you to log in and start the FAFSA.  If you would like a handout from last night, please stop by Mrs. Wood's office.

UNC Wilmington invites Juniors For a Campus Visit Day!

All high school juniors at The North Carolina Leadership Academy are cordially invited to attend the University of North Carolina Wilmington's visit days, Just Juniors, on February 26^th and March 18th. 

The program is designed to introduce prospective students to campus and the admissions process at UNCW. Sample sessions include:

• Academic  Panel with representatives from ( College of Arts & Sciences, Cameron School of Business, College of Health& Human Services, Watson College of Education)
• Question and Answer panel with Campus Involvement and Education Abroad
• Admissions overview and advice provided by Admissions Representatives
• Campus tours
• Financial aid sessions

Registration is now available for students to Register. Please feel free to contact Janay Moore at 910-962-7367 have any questions or concerns.

Summer Opportunities!

It's not too soon to start planning for Summer 2016.  The Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program offers rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors the chance to dive deep and explore a particular field of study. Those selected for the program will enjoy access to world-class faculty, resources, industry professionals and a one-of-a-kind view from inside a career field.

The 2016 Summer Immersion Program will be offered in Winston-Salem as a residential program and in Charlotte as a non-residential program. The Wake Forest Charlotte Campus will feature six institutes: Business and Entrepreneurship, Law, Leadership, Medicine, Sports Marketing,  andTechnology. Each session will feature a day trip to the Wake Forest University campus in Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem residential program will offer two institutes: Business and Entrepreneurship and Medicine. Each institute will accept a select number of students. Tuition includes lunch, books and supplies, all institute-sponsored field trips and activities, as well as transportation.  

For more information, CLICK HERE!

High School Opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill

Every year, the Catalyst Conference brings a selected group of 100 high school students from across North Carolina to UNC-CH for a weekend long exploration of social issues affecting both America and the larger world.  These 100 students will face a challenging task; they will be asked to view the world through the eyes of another and come to a realization of the underlying similarities that connect us all.
Details:
Application? Here!
Where? UNC-Chapel Hill
When? February 19-21, 2016
Cost? $50 registration fee paid upon acceptance.
Who? High school students grades 9-11 are eligible for application
Application Deadline? Friday, November 11
Contact? unccatalyst@gmail.com

PSOS College Night 2015

Attention all Juniors and Sophomores!

PSOS/College Nights 2015 are here.

Monday, October 5, 2015
Benton Convention Center
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

OR

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Greensboro Coliseum
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

College fair allows students to interact with admissions reps from both in state and out of state colleges. Go prepared!  Take with you a list of questions you would like to ask regarding courses, admission requirements, and basic college life.  Find out about specific college visit days to different campuses and learn about possible scholarship opportunities.
Crosby Scholars must attend one of these nights as a requirement for their program.  Print the sheet from their website to take with you.
All NCLA students will receive 2 volunteer hours by completing an NCLA attendance form and having signatures from 4 different colleges.

Governor's School

A list of informational meetings for 2016 Governor's School has been made available.  If you are interested in finding out more, plan to attend one of the meetings below.

Additional dates/locations are still being arranged; details on specific sites may change.
Check the Governor’s School website (www.ncgovschool.org) regularly for updates. Meetings are
intended to serve all schools/school systems, not just the host school system. Consider attending a nearby meeting if one is not scheduled for your town. Each meeting will last approximately one hour.
Meetings scheduled as of September 8, 2015

Wed., Sept. 9 Morehead City – West Carteret High School/Media Center (6:00 pm)
Thu., Sept. 10 Charlotte – E. E. Waddell Language Academy (6:00 pm)
Mon., Sept. 14 Wilmington – Hoggard High School/Media Center (6:00 pm)
Tue., Sept. 15 North Wilkesboro – Wilkes Co. Schools Central Office/Board Room (6:30 pm)
Wed., Sept. 16 Greenville – J. H. Rose High School/Lecture Hall (7:00 pm)
Thu., Sept. 17 Roanoke Rapids – Roanoke Rapids High School/Media Center (6:00 pm)
Mon., Sept. 21 Asheboro – Asheboro High School/Media Center (6:00 pm)
Durham – Durham Public Schools Staff Development Center (6:00 pm)
Tue., Sept. 22 Raleigh – Meredith College/Jones Chapel (6:00 pm)
Winston-Salem – Salem College/Hanes Auditorium (7:00 pm)
Murphy – Tri-County Early College (7:00 pm)
Wed., Sept. 23 Asheville – A. C. Reynolds High School/Minitorium (6:00 pm)
Thu., Sept. 24 Statesville – Statesville High School/Mac Gray Auditorium (6:00 pm)
Mon., Sept. 28 Forest City – Cool Springs Administrative Offices (6:00 pm)
High Point – Southwest Guilford High School (6:00 pm)
Tue., Sept. 29 Greensboro – Dudley High School (6:00 pm)
Tue., Oct. 6 Fayetteville – Douglas Byrd High School (6:00 pm)
Thu., Oct. 8 Gastonia – site to be determined (7:00 pm)
Tue., Oct. 13 Elizabeth City – site to be determined (6:00 pm)
Wed., Oct. 14 Kinston – Lenoir County Board of Education (5:30 pm)
Thu., Oct. 15 New Bern – New Bern High School/Media Center (6:00 pm)
Tue., Oct. 20 Johnston County (Clayton) – Cleveland High School/Auditorium (7:00 pm)
Wed., Oct. 21 Hickory – Hickory High School (6:00 pm)