Overview: Welcome to Senior Year!
Hold on tight, and welcome to your senior year! WYWLA students will need to make a decision as to whether they will stay for a fifth year to accumulate more college credits by mid-September of their fourth year in high school. This collaborative decision will be made by a team that includes the student, her parents, administration and Mrs. di Carlo.
Mark Your Calendars!
Class of 2020 Senior Parent Night: We will host a senior parent information session during Meet the Teacher night on main campus in the dining hall at 6:00.
Cap and Gown Orders and Financial Aid Night: On Thursday, September 26th, Herff Jones will present on graduation products at 5:30 pm in the WYWLA dining hall. At 6:30 that evening, we will host a financial aid workshop.
Cap and Gown Orders and Financial Aid Night: On Thursday, September 26th, Herff Jones will present on graduation products at 5:30 pm in the WYWLA dining hall. At 6:30 that evening, we will host a financial aid workshop.
12th Grade Resources and Presentations
Transcript Request Instructions
WYWLA School Profile
College and University Open House Dates: A+ Higher Learning regularly updates this list of NC open house dates.
Collegewise Common Application Guide: Check out this comprehensive and informative guide to navigating the Common Application! If you would like to receive Collegewise emails on college admissions and counseling, you can sign up to receive their monthly newsletters by clicking here.
WYWLA Senior Conference Worksheet: During senior conferences we will use this worksheet to guide our conversation.
Sample Resume and Resume Writing Tips - Plan to give a copy of your resume to anyone who is writing a letter of recommendation for you.
The Top Application Do's and Don'ts!
Mrs. di Carlo's Tips on Asking for Letters of Recommendation
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
WYWLA Senior Parent Night Presentation - August 2017
Scholarship Report Form - Use this form to report all received scholarships, regardless of whether you will accept them.
CFNC Senior Planning Guide
College Board Big Future Interactive Senior Planning Guide
Common Application: Over 600 colleges and universities nationwide utilize the Common Application - Before applying, check to see if your college uses the Common App!
Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov . You can begin completing the FAFSA on October 1, 2019 if you plan to begin college in the fall of 2020.
WYWLA Scholarship Bulletins: Each month I create a scholarship bulletin for students that includes direct links to scholarship applications and scholarship search engines:
WYWLA School Profile
College and University Open House Dates: A+ Higher Learning regularly updates this list of NC open house dates.
Collegewise Common Application Guide: Check out this comprehensive and informative guide to navigating the Common Application! If you would like to receive Collegewise emails on college admissions and counseling, you can sign up to receive their monthly newsletters by clicking here.
WYWLA Senior Conference Worksheet: During senior conferences we will use this worksheet to guide our conversation.
Sample Resume and Resume Writing Tips - Plan to give a copy of your resume to anyone who is writing a letter of recommendation for you.
The Top Application Do's and Don'ts!
Mrs. di Carlo's Tips on Asking for Letters of Recommendation
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
WYWLA Senior Parent Night Presentation - August 2017
Scholarship Report Form - Use this form to report all received scholarships, regardless of whether you will accept them.
CFNC Senior Planning Guide
College Board Big Future Interactive Senior Planning Guide
Common Application: Over 600 colleges and universities nationwide utilize the Common Application - Before applying, check to see if your college uses the Common App!
Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov . You can begin completing the FAFSA on October 1, 2019 if you plan to begin college in the fall of 2020.
WYWLA Scholarship Bulletins: Each month I create a scholarship bulletin for students that includes direct links to scholarship applications and scholarship search engines: