Gap Year (s)

Some students want to take time prior to beginning college work to travel, work, or explore career options. City Year is an organization that may be a good fit if going straight to college is not for you. Check out their website and visit during one of their open houses. The first open house will be held here in Columbia on November 1.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

Tonight, Midlands Technical College is hosting a Senior Information Night at the Airport Campus beginning at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Academic Center. All seniors and their parents are invited to attend.

College Fair Friday

Richland Northeast Cavaliers who are in the 11th or 12th grade are invited to our Annual Educational Opportunities College Fair this Friday, October 8. It will be held in the gym during 1st period. You are asked to wear your favorite college t-shirt or sweatshirt to promote the day! Over 70 colleges and universities are scheduled to attend! Parents, you are welcome to! Just sign in at the main office.

Engineering IS for Girls

Are you a high school female who loves science and wants to explore a career in engineering? The Engineering Career Conference at Georgia Tech on October 7 and 8 may be just the opportunity you are looking for. This is a "two day event designed specifically for high school girls, to introduce them to each of the 11 engineering majors at Georgia Tech." Download an application at this site.

Don't have the Official SAT Study Guide

Still need to get a copy of the Official SAT Study Guide? Then check this website out to see if you can get it here by the Larry Mills SAT Prep Workshop.

"Common" ly accepted applications

The Common App has been around quite a while and is accepted at a number of colleges and universities. See the Common App site to see if your school uses the common application and the fees and forms that will be required.

College Admissions with a Learning Disability

The college admissions process is often daunting. Add to that a learning disability or difference and the process can appear overwhelming. Fortunately, most colleges and universities offer a variety of services so that all students can mount those challenges. Here is a great article from the Washington Post about navigating the college admissions process if you are the student or parent with a learning challenge.