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Virtual College Fair

2020

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Table of Contents (TOC)

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Colleges & Career Schools

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Colleges and Career Schools

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Military, Apprenticeships & Virtual Breakout Sessions

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Appalachian State University

Admissions

Financial Aid Page

Programs

Tuition & Fees

Virtual Campus Tour

Contact: admissions@appstate.edussions@uncw.edu

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ATP Flight School

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Campbell University

Contact: admissions@campbell.edu

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Central Carolina Community College

Click on logo for website and the photo for videos !

Earn a degree, diploma, or certificate in more than 130 college-level programs.

Associate in Arts, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science, or University Transfer Diplomas transfer to a four-year college or university with advanced standing.

Associate in Applied Science credits may transfer to some four-year colleges and universities. These degrees are primarily career and technical education.

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Central Carolina Community College Broadcasting & Technology

Application Link

Contact: Kelvin Hunt, khunt@cccc.edu khunt@cccc.edu

Director of Student Outreach & Recruitment

khunt@cccc.edu

Click on the image to visit the website!

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CCP at Central Carolina Community College

  • Central Carolina Community College is another option for tuition-free dual enrollment courses.
  • They offer many online class options.
  • Accept WCPSS High School students for CCP courses when there are available seats left in courses.
  • Requirements: 2.8 unweighted GPA (shown on unofficial transcript) or higher

Application Link

Contact:

Sara Newcomb, Ed.D.

Director of Secondary Partnerships

1105 Kelly Drive

Sanford, NC 27330-9840

office: 919.718.7370

snewcomb@cccc.edu

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Davidson University

Virtual Tour

Davidson College is a private liberal arts college in Davidson, North Carolina. Davidson enrolls 1,843 students from 48 states and 47 countries. Of those students, 95 percent live on campus.

Application Link

Contact: admission@davidson.edu

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Duke University

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Durham Technical Community College

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East Carolina University

  • Nearly 29,000 students from all 100 North Carolina counties, 47 states, and 73 countries

  • Prestigious Honors College that provides scholarships and unique learning experiences to high-achieving incoming freshmen

  • ECU admissions office offers campus tours every Monday-Friday, but our virtual tour is an alternative for students who may be unable to visit

Contact: Emily Schultz, Regional Admissions Counselor,

schultze18@ecu.edu, 252-737-2385

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ECPI UNIVERSITY

Programs

  • Technology
  • Health Science
  • Nursing
  • Business
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts

Application Link

Contact: mernst@ecpi.edu

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Virtual Campus Tour

Virtual Admissions

NC Promise, a ground-breaking new North Carolina program to

drive college affordability. What that means for students and

parents is that the cost of tuition will drop to $500 per semester for in-state undergraduate students and $2,500 per semester for out-of-state undergraduate students beginning in Fall 2018.

Application Link

Contact: admissions@ecsu.edu

Elizabeth City State University

HBCU COLLEGE

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Elon University - Elon, NC

  • 6,200 students from 47 states and 53 countries
  • 60+ majors (College of Arts & Sciences, Love School of Business, School of Education and School of Communication) - the best part? If you are admitted to Elon, you are admitted to any of our majors, with the exception of performing arts
  • The 5 Elon Experiences
    • Study Abroad - #1 in the nation with 83% of students studying abroad at least once
    • Internships - 89% complete at least 1 before graduation
    • Leadership
    • Research
    • Service click on photo
  • 280+ clubs and organizations
  • GPA 3.5 - 4.0+ | SAT 1170 - 1350 | ACT 25 - 30
  • Contact:edu

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Virtual Campus Tour

Application Link

Contact: admissions@uncfsu.edu

Fayetteville State University

HBCU COLLEGE

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Full Sail University

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  • Full Sail University offers campus and online degree programs that are designed for the world of entertainment, media, arts, and technology.

tact: jpickering@fullsail.edu

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Johnson & Wales University

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Louisburg College

  • Louisburg College is the only two year, residential, private college in NC, located in Louisburg, NC
  • 92% of students go on to four-year institutions after they graduate from Louisburg with an Associate’s Degree
  • Students are assured admissions in one of the 16 UNC system institutions if the student graduates with an Associates in General College or Science with a 2.0 or higher.
  • Minimum GPA is 2.0, 17 ACT, or 880 SAT. (Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible for an academic scholarship which ranges from $5,500-$8,000.)
  • Also have Athletic, Music, Drama, Cheer, and Dance scholarships.
  • Contact: admissions@louisburg.edu

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Meredith College

  • Applicants are automatically considered (no additional application needed) for Academic Merit Grants & Scholarships, including the Impact Scholarship – a $20,000 per year scholarship guaranteed to admitted students with a 3.3 unweighted GPA & SAT of 1100 or 22 on ACT.

  • Contact: admissions@meredith.edu

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Methodist University

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My Computer Career

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Contact: Danielle Glick, Executive Director, danielleg@mycomputercareer.edu

Programs:

IT Security & Administration

Cyber Security Engineer

IT Security Specialist

AAS Degree:

IT Network Administration & Security

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North Carolina A&T State University

HBCU COLLEGE

Admissions

Financial Aid Page

Virtual Campus Tour

Learn about NC A&T:

Contact: uadmit@ncat.edu

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North Carolina Central University

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NC Dental U

Dental Programs:

Dental Assistant

Radiology for Dental Auxiliary

Coronal Polishing

Nitrous

SPICE

Dental Receptionist Course

Locations:

Wake Forest, Greenville, Fayetteville & Charlotte.

Register Online

Student Testimonials

Contact: Nicole Liles, Assistant Director, nikki@ncdentalu.com

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NC State University

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  • Majors at NCSU

  • Financial Aid

  • Schedule a Visit to Campus

  • Contact: undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu

(The next slides are colleges within NC State University)

Click on images for a Virtual Tour of the Main Campus & Undergraduate Admissions

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NCSU - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Link to Website

Link to apply

NC State University

Campus Box 7103

Raleigh, NC 27695-7103

Phone: 919.515.2434

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NCSU College of Education

  • Admissions

  • Programs

  • Financial Aid

  • Schedule a Visit to Campus

Click on images for video & tour!

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NCSU College of Natural Resources

  • Natural sciences, environmental sciences, sustainability, & looking at long-term solutions to challenges facing our world.

  • 10 undergraduate majors that range anywhere from Environmental Sciences to Paper Science and Engineering to Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Our college focuses on hands-on, applied learning.

  • Here is a link to our 10 undergraduate programs.

Schedule a Campus Visit!

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NCSU College of Textiles

  • Admissions

  • Academics

  • Financial Aid

  • Schedule a Visit to Campus

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NC State University - VetPac Program

The goal of VetPAC is to provide NC State students and alumni the guidance, resources, and experience necessary to become uniquely competitive veterinary school applicants.

Contact: vetpac_office@ncsu.edu

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Salem College

Contact: Janet Zamora, Admissions Counselor, j.zamora_sepulveda@salem.edu

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SKEMA Business School

  • Located on NCSU campus in Raleigh
  • 7 campuses in all on 5 continents
  • Built-in study abroad program

Programs:

  • Global Business Administration
  • International Business

Register for a Virtual Open House

Register for a Virtual Admissions Session

Contact: Ondria Penley, Admissions & Program Manager, ondria.penley@skema.edu

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Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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  • Located ~ 2 hours from Raleigh Triangle
  • Offer majors in 23 areas and 22 minors
  • 500-acre campus, with 300 acres designated for equestrian (120 horses)
  • 27 Sports

Click the logo at the top to visit their website

Contact: admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk

St. Andrews University, is a private, non-profit, university located in Laurinburg, North Carolina. They also provide online degrees in the fields of education, business, psychology, and interdisciplinary studies.

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University of Alabama

Contact: Rachel Hopewell, Rachael.bama@ua.edu

919-628-6121

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University of North Carolina Asheville

Virtual Campus Tour

Website

Application Link

Contact: admissions@unca@unca.eduadmissions@unca.edu admissions@unca.edu

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University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina

Charlotte

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  • Leveraging our unique location in the state's largest city, UNC Charlotte offers internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate and graduate programs and a focused set of community engagement initiatives.

  • Register here for our: Fall Virtual Open House

  • Check out our: Visit Experiences

  • Contact: Katherine.Mason@uncc.edu

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University of North Carolina Greensboro

Virtual Tour

Virtual Admissions

Application Link

Contact: admissions@uncg.edu

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University of North Carolina Pembroke

Virtual Tour

Campus Website

NC Promise, a ground-breaking new North Carolina program to drive college affordability. What that means for students and parents is that the cost of tuition will drop to $500 per semester for in-state undergraduate students and $2,500 per semester for out-of-state undergraduate students beginning in Fall 2018.

Contact: admissions@uncp.edu

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University of North Carolina

Wilmington

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Universal Technical Institute

Technical Training School in Mooresville, NC & throughout the US

Programs:

Automotive~Cars, SUV

Diesel~Trucks

Collision Repair~Body work

Motorcycle

Marine~Boat

Welding

CNC Machining

Contact: Jason Kendrick, Field Admissions, jasonkendrick@uti.edu

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Wake Tech Students

  • Wake Tech serves almost 74,000 students annually
  • 31,500 in curriculum programs and 42,500 in workforce continuing education.
  • Wake Tech graduates who transfer to 4-year universities in the UNC system have a higher average GPA
  • 90% of students in Career Programs are employed within 90 days of their graduation.

Wake Tech Community College

  • Wake Tech is the largest of North Carolina’s 58 community colleges
  • Wake Tech has 16,350 online students – more than any community college in North Carolina.
  • Named the #1 online community college (2017) in the U.S. by Best Value Schools (BVS)
  • Among the fastest-growing community colleges in the U.S., according to Community College Week.
  • Wake Tech offers more than 200 curriculum programs – associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

Virtual Tours

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WTCC Network Management

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This curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting local- and wide-area networks. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide for data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education.

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WTCC Cyber Security

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  • The Cybersecurity degree prepares students for an IT career in digital forensics, network security services, and ethical hacking.
  • Students will work in Microsoft, Linux, and Apple desktop and server operating system environments. Upon completion, students will be prepared for a variety of industry certifications, including: Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Enterprise Defender, CCNA Security, and Security+.

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WTCC Pharmacy Technology

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In coordination with the mission of the North Carolina Community College System and the purpose of Wake Technical Community College, the purpose of the Pharmacy Technology Program is to prepare graduates to become pharmacy technicians.

These allied health professionals assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, medical equipment and supplies, pharmaceutical care services, and other health care products and services for patients.

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Western Carolina University

Campus Website

Application Link

NC Promise, a ground-breaking new North Carolina program to drive college affordability. What that means for students and parents is that the cost of tuition will drop to $500 per semester for in-state undergraduate students and $2,500 per semester for out-of-state undergraduate students beginning in Fall 2018.

Contact: admiss@wcu.edu

admiss@wcu.edu

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William Peace University

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Winston-Salem State University

Campus Website

Financial Aid Page

Virtual Campus Tour

Learn about Winston-Salem:

  • Points of Pride
  • History

Contact: admissions@wssu.edu

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Air Force ROTC @ NC State University

NCSU Detachment 595NCSU Air Force ROTC

AFROTC Scholarship OpportunitiesUS Air Force Scholarship Information

Contact Information�Reynolds Coliseum, Room 135E�2411 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27695�airforce-rotc@ncsu.edu�919-515-2417

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Integrity-Service-Excellence

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North Carolina Army National Guard

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United States Air Force

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United States Army

Admissions

Financial Assistance

Study Tools: ASVAB

Contact your local Recruiting Station

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United States Marine Corps

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United States Navy

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Military Academies / Service Academies

  • The U.S. Service Academies - Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marines - rank among the top academic institutions in the country. These academies offer young people a chance for top-quality education and the opportunity for a career in the military. All educational costs are paid for by the U.S. government.

  • The mission of the service academies is to provide the instruction and experience necessary to produce graduates with the knowledge, character, and leadership abilities to become career military officers.

  • Who is eligible to apply? All candidates applying for a nomination from my office must be U.S. citizens and legal residents. They must be at least 17 years old and not yet 23 on July 1st of the year of admission. They also must not be married, pregnant, nor have a legal obligation to support a dependant.

  • Candidates are evaluated in the areas of academics, leadership, and physical aptitude, and must meet certain medical standards. Candidates must receive a nomination to be considered for an appointment to any of the service academies.

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Academy

Focal Point

Phone

Email address

U.S. Military Academy

Ms. Alexis Williams

(703) 309-9677

alexis.e.williams@gmail.com

U.S. Naval Academy

Mr. Mike Roberts

(303) 638-7560

U.S. Air Force Academy

Col Brian Doyle

(919) 740-7271

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Mrs. Jeanne Herman

(919) 467-7960

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

ChE Craig Fishbough

(352) 514-5880

For High School students and their parents who are interested in paid college and career opportunities who have strong academics, sports, physical fitness, and extra-curricular activity preparation…and must pass a medical examination; should contact the reps below:

Military / Service Academy Contacts

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U.S. Air Force Academy

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U.S. Military Academy~West Point

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U.S. Coast Guard Academy

  • Smallest of the 5 federal service academies located in New London, Connecticut.
  • Graduates from the Coast Guard Academy receive a Bachelor of Science Degree and are commissioned as Ensigns in the Coast Guard.
  • Graduates go on to serve as officers in the United States Coast with a 5 year commitment.
  • Education is tuition free with a monthly stipend.

Undergraduate Majors

Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, naval architecture & marine engineering, operations research, marine & environmental science, cybersystems, government & management. One of the top 15 undergraduate engineering programs. (US News) 85% of students go on to earn graduate degrees.

Contact: Kim Isaacs, NCUSCGA Admissions Partner klisaacs@med.unc.edu

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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

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U.S. Naval Academy

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NC Triangle Apprenticeship Program

Earn money while you learn!

  • Designed to develop experts needed in a modern workforce.
  • Starts in 11th grade.
  • AAS Degree Programs:
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Automotive Systems Technology
    • Mechatronics Engineering Technology
  • Paid on-the-job training with host company

Click the logo for website, photo for video

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The College Essay:

How to Present Your Best Self

Break Out Session by Billy Lane, School Counselor

(Apex Friendship High School)

*much of the information in this presentation was created and shared by Ms. Lisa Covington, English teacher at Enloe Magnet High School

(Raleigh, NC)

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Break Out Session by Ms. Broadway from CFNC

College Foundation of North Carolina

“Planning for College”; highlighting scholarships, financial aid, exploring careers, career assessments, RDS, college planning timeline, etc.

Click the image to see a video!

Sarita Broadway

Senior CFNC Regional Representative

Planning, Applying, & Paying for College

CFNC.org

Toll-free: 1.866.866.2362

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Advanced Placement

Myths and Facts

By Ms. Grace Jackson, English Department Chair at Enloe High School

https://bit.ly/APmythsandfacts2020

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College Board Resources

A great site to use in researching colleges is the "Big Future" portion of the College Board website https://CollegeBoard.org

A mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success.

​On this site you can search for colleges, determine their admissions requirements, and build a custom list of colleges.

Just create an account and explore!

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THANK YOU to our Participants & Presenters!

Created by:

Career Development Coordinators in Wake County Public School System

(dislclaimer: this was created in Spring 2020 during the global pandemic, so some videos and information will need to be updated each year)