Applying for College


340900

This is the magic number which identifies you as a student of one of the finest schools around - Northwest Cabarrus High School! On college applications, SAT applications, ACT applications, etc., it may be called several different things. It is your school code, ETS number, CEEB number, ETS code, and CEEB code.


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Please click the above application to apply to college through the College Foundation of North Carolina.


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An excellent place to start!

WWW.CFNC.ORG

The College Foundation of North Carolina is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC is a partnership of Pathways between the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority and College Foundation, Inc. Students applying to colleges in North Carolina, whether public or private, two-year or four-year, should apply through the CFNC web site at www.cfnc.org. Though CFNC services are free, college application fees set by individual colleges still apply. Some colleges/ universities wave application fees during College Application Week in November.


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Please view the above CFNC Video about applying through the College Foundation of North Carolina.


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The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admissions

The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding over 30 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity to the college application process. The Common Application serves students, member institutions, and secondary schools by providing applications - online and in print - that students and school officials may submit to any of our nearly 400 members. Membership is open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process.


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Please click the above video to watch the Common Application Video


Admission Requirements

When applying to a college always check to see what their minimum admission requirements are. Check to make sure your courses align with their requirements.

Please plan ahead! Planning ahead ensures that you will fulfill the minimum admission requirements of the college you plan to apply too.

Remember your GPA is an important component of the admission process. Your GPA begins in 9th grade. Please work to the best of your ability to ensure a good GPA!


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Please click the above link for the University of North Carolina's minimum admission requirements.


Two great worksheets to help you with your college admission essay and asking for letters of recommendation!