A representative from NCSSM will be on campus to discuss the opportunities through NCSSM and address any questions you may have about the application. NCSSM is a free residential school of Math and Science provided free of charge to selected students for 11th & 12th grade. They also offer an online program (1 or 2 classes a semester) for 11th & 12th grades. In addition, they support Summer Ventures which is a free, math and science, 4 week summer program that current 1th & 11th graders may apply to.

Ashley High School, 8am, in student services

Hoggard High School, 9:30, in the media center

Need help completing college applications? College Application Week, the week when many North Carolina colleges and universities waive their application fees, is the week of October 21.

Join us at the Main Library on October 21st to complete your college

applications and residency with the support of admissions professionals!

Representatives from Cape Fear Community College, UNC Wilmington, and CFNC will be on hand to assist with applications.

Oct. 17 - 4:30 p.m.

It's time to prepare for College Application Week (CAW). Let's examine the application process, where to seek help, and how to understand the differences between CFNC and Common App. Patti Harris, director of GEAR UP NC, and Bree Shepard, IT client support manager of CFNC Pathways, will join us.

Sign up today!

Oct. 29 - 6 p.m.

You may have already submitted a college application — congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment. Now, let's talk about how you'll pay for it. Attend this 30-minute session to learn financial aid basics, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Patrick Whitfield, a retired financial aid counselor at UNC-Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College, will be there.

Sign up today!

College Advisors provides free resources to support you in writing your common app personal essay as well as your supplemental essays for each of the colleges you are applying to. Visit the website for excellent free resources!

Common App Essay Guide

College Supplemental Essay Guide

College Essay Advisors | Admissions Essay Help from the Experts

www.collegeessayadvisors.com

If you would like to conference with me about your essay, please email for an appointment: Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net

To encourage the joy of reading, the Foundation has developed the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program. Earn a commemorative certificate in recognition of your outstanding achievement and get an Excellence in Reading T-shirt, too!

The Mensa Foundation recognizes and encourages education, gifted youth, and lifelong learning through resources like the Mensa for Kids website and other programs for youth and those who support them. This program is open internationally to any and all readers under 18 years of age, their teachers, and librarians.

Acknowledging the value of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ appreciation of classic literature for young people, the Mensa Foundation is providing a year-round challenge to kids of all ages based on the NEH’s Summertime Favorites and Nonfiction Favorites reading lists, with some alterations.

Click on the button below for more information and instructions for participation.

The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 26th year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, and Technology.

Eligibility:

• Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2025
• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2025-2026
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory

They award $10,000 individual scholarships to 180 deserving students.

Deadline: Nov. 3, 2024

Participate in the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition! This free competition offers a platform for developing essential public speaking skills and engagement with important moments in American history.

The competition is open to students in grades 5-12. Participants will emulate President Reagan's speaking style by analyzing provided excerpts of his speeches and submitting their presentations through our Learning Management System (LMS).

Outstanding participants in both middle and high school divisions can earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the finals hosted in Washington, DC, gaining invaluable speaking experience and enhancing their civic understanding. We encourage students to seize this fantastic opportunity to grow and shine.

Submissions are due November 15th at midnight (PT).

FIND OUT MORE

Email: Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/crudeliaig/home
Ashley Office: 405

Hoggard Office: 104B