Carolina College Consulting

10/18/2026

Tomorrow is the kick off to CFNC Countdown to College Week. It’s a great time to take advantage of the NC colleges and universities that offer free applications.

Resources to help you apply to college, track your college applications, submit transcripts, and get financial aid.

10/17/2026

Why does it seem like everything happens all at once? Many seniors are still working on applications and essays, taking challenging AP and Dual Enrollment classes while also applying for scholarships. Some students are also working part time and participating in sports, not to mention making time for family and friends. It’s a lot!! When you have a few quiet minutes I encourage you to work on scholarship applications. This one is due next month.

Learn about the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program, including scholarship eligibility, application tips, key dates and how recipients are selected.

10/16/2026

It feels like summer just ended, and here we are, already planning next summer. https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fw5Ch2sHY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

: applications are now open for STEM and entrepreneurship study programs in summer 2027! 💡

Middle and high school students in Appalachia are eligible to apply for the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and Appalachian STEM Academy, preparing the next generation of business leaders and scientists.

The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) offers high school students a chance to develop skills in business and economic development, based at Appalachian State University from July 17-24, 2027.

The Appalachian STEM Academy is a hands-on learning experience for middle & high school students and teachers at Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Tennessee, from July 10-24, 2027.

Learn more and apply at the link in the comments.

Appalachian State University Oak Ridge National Laboratory ORAU Appalachian Regional Commission NC Commerce Rural Planning Program NCcareers N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions

10/15/2026

Alex s loving UIC. He loves his classes. They’re all small and very interactive. The dean of public health teaches one of his freshman level classes. Advising is specific to the department and is done by a full time, employed advisor, not a grad student.
He picked a location, almost daily, since he arrived to explore in the city (this is where I say it’s a great fit for the right kid). Campus is quiet on the weekends, but he has a core group that go out and do things off campus.

10/15/2026

Daniella is a first year at ECU majoring in Nursing. This fall her favorite thing about campus has been the football games.

10/01/2026

Brooke brought in a big stack of mail. We recommend you take time to sort through all of the college mailings because you can find information about upcoming opportunities on campus, merit scholarships and if you are really lucky you also may find waiver codes for free applications!

10/01/2026

Wow! I blinked and it's already October 1st.

There is a lot that students and families should be doing for college readiness at this time of year. Fall is a great time to visit campuses. You can take an official tour with admissions, attend a campus Open House or meet up with a current student you know to see what the college experience looks like from the student perspective.

09/25/2026

Ava is a junior at Indiana University Bloomington in the Kelley School of Business studying Marketing and International Business. She is currently the Vice President of Finance- Kappa Alpha Theta (Beta Chapter), A Consumer Marketing Workshop Member, and serves on the External Affairs and L5C2 Committees- Indiana University Student Foundation, American Marketers Association. She loves how committed faculty and students alike are to success. Ava feels strongly supported by her professors and peers to succeed. People are more than willing to extend connections and friendships to help you along. While IU is a LARGE campus, she have found that the more involved, the more connections and relationships she has fostered. Ava loves how "small" and personal IU has become for her. She shares that in order to feel the benefits of this community, you have to be willing to put yourself out there initially, but the benefits are exponential.