KNIGHTDALE HIGH SCHOOL
OF COLLABORATIVE DESIGN
COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK
College Application Week 2015 is November 2-6.
Student Services and the college advisor will host application sessions
in the Learning Commons during all classes Tuesday through Thursday.
For more information on KHSCD events during the week,
see the first blue button below.
To prepare, this page features a guide to the elements of a college application, as well as several links to additional information. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ms. Lewis at khscd.dukecac@gmail.com or stop by 1106. Thank you!
Anatomy of a College Application
College applications are made up of several elements. Each application requires different materials;
students should confirm the requirements for each application on universities' admissions websites.
Biographical Information
Basic info about yourself and your family, often including your social security number, birthplace, citizenship/resident status, all current and past addresses with moving dates, parental education history and employment
Academic Infomation
Scores and dates of college entrance exames (SAT, ACT) as well as AP tests, all courses (fall and spring) that you are taking or will take senior year, college courses taken for credit, school counselor name and email
Extracurricular Activities
What you've been involved in during high school, in and outside of Knightdale, including any leadership positions held
Honors/Awards
Awards for academic work, as well as things like community service or national merit scholarships
Employment History
Paid work experience outside of school
Disciplinary History
Self-reported record of all in-school and out-of-school offenses including criminal charges, suspensions, expulsions
Fee/Fee Waiver
Most four-year schools charge an application fee, which varies from school to school. Check with your counselor about waiver eligibility.
Essay/Personal Statement
Usually fairly short in length, designed to give students an opportunity to add a more personal dimension to the application
Supplemental Material
Ranges from additional essays and short answer questions to art portfolios and athlete's game footage
Letters of Recommendation
Secured in advance by students from teachers of core subjects (math, English, science, history)
Transcript
Summary of all high school courses taken and grades earned (Send free to all NC colleges through CFNC, three free, then $10 each to out-of-state schools through WCPSS Scriborder)
Résumé (not often required)
A list of recent accomplishments and relevant experiences, not to exceed one page