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Senior Newsletter

Class of 2027

SeniorNewsletterClass of 2027

Upcoming Dates!

9/21 - Teacher Workday

9/30 - Senior 1:1s Completed

9/30 - Mid Year/Early Graduation Contracts are due

10/2 - Teacher Workday

10/3 - SAT

10/6 - FAFSA Meeting at 9:00 am

10/9 - C3 Fair in the Ward Gym

10/14 - Early Release at 11:15 am

10/15 - CACRAO College Fair Field Trip

10/19 - 10/25 - CFNC Countdown to College (Free College Application Week)

10/30 - End of Q1

Graduation Information
Scholarship Newsletter
Scholarship Presentation (Fall 2026)
Senior Information Session
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FAFSA opens on October 1. If you need assistance, please email brandy.whitaker@cischarlotte.org.

FAFSA FOR SENIORS.docx

FAFSA Website

For help with FAFSA and/or RDS, please sign up for a time with Ms. Whitaker HERE.

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SAT/ACT Information

Click here for current SAT calendar and test prep resources.
Click here for current ACT calendar and test prep resources.

Request an SAT Waiver here.

Request an ACT Waiver here.

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What should seniors be doing this year?

College planning!
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NC College Connect

A simplified application process at select UNC System universities for students with a 2.8+ GPA (ECSU, FSU, UNCA, UNCG, UNCP, WSSU, All communities colleges). Application is between 5-10 questions. Students will get a letter in the mail (it’s not spam) in October. There is a QR code that they scan to answer the questions.

https://www.cfnc.org/nc-college-connect/

Application fees are still due (unless you apply during College Application Week).

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Important Links

Brag Sheet - Must be completed before a letter of recommendation is requested.

4 Year College One-Pager

2 Year College One-Pager

Military One-Pager

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Residency Determination Services

Uses your CFNC account credentials.
If you don’t have a username and password for CFNC, sign up!
Proves your NC resident status so that schools know you’re eligible for in-state tuition

Automatically provides schools, public and private, with eligibility information for North Carolina grants.

https://www.ncresidency.org/

All Things Naviance!
Directions for use for Out of State and Common App Schools
How to "Match" Your Naviance and Common App Accounts
How to Send Transcripts
How to Send Letter of Recommendation Letters
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CFNC is your one-stop-shop for everything college in North Carolina!

Complete your college applications!

Send your transcripts!

Complete your Residency Determination Services!

Find scholarships!

Complete career assessments!

Join Our Google Classroom!
Class Code: aoh5uu5
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Student Athletes

Students who plan to participate in Division I or II collegiate athletics during college must create an NCAA Initial Eligibility account. Students should register at the end of their junior year and work with their counselor and coach.

Guide for the College Bound Athlete

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Service Academy Information Service Academy Information

Register for the ASVAB!!!
The ASVAB will be given on December 8, 2026 and March 18, 2027.
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HUHS Counseling Department

Hours: 7:15am - 2:15pm

Email: cheryl1.davis@cms.k12.nc.us
Website: https://hardinguniversityhs.cmsk12.org/
Location: 2001 Alleghany Street, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: 980-343-6007

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