PSAT Registration 

We will administer the PSAT on Wednesday, October 10th in Currin.  The PSAT is an excellent practice opportunity for the SAT!  Registration is open to 9th, 10th and 11th grade students.  We particularly encourage our 11th grade students to register to take the PSAT!
You can read more about the PSAT on the College Board website .
The cost to take the exam is $16.  Limited fee waivers are available.  See Mrs. di Carlo for information on fee waivers.
​You can pay and register online to take the PSAT on our website .
If you prefer to pay by cash or check (made out to WYWLA), you can bring this to Mrs. Gould in the main office.
Registration and payment are due by Friday, September 7th!
Please contact Mrs. di Carlo at kdicarlo@wcpss.net or 919-508-9088 ext. 27129 with questions!
​Upon registering for the PSAT, students will receive a practice booklet to help them get familiar with the test.

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                       Class of 2019 Announcements

Welcome to Senior Year, OWLS!  

• October Scholarship Bulletin:  Please check out the October scholarship bulletin through this link .
• FAFSA:  The FAFSA is now open to complete!  Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA.
• CFNC Application Week:  From October 15th-19th, a number of NC colleges and universities will waive their application fees.  You can view the entire list of NC colleges and universities through this link:  https://nccountdowntocollege.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nc-college-application-fees-for-c2c-2018.pdf .  It will indicate whether each college is participating in CFNC Application Week.
• WYWLA Financial Aid Counselor – Amy Malasky:  If you would like to meet with our financial aid counselor, Amy Malasky, please make an appointment through this link:  https://goo.gl/forms/iwwQy6w4EFbgOXy13 .  You can also email her at amalasky@wcpss.net with any questions.

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WYWLA Counseling Program Vision and Mission Statements

WYWLA Counseling Vision Statement:  The Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy student services team will inspire a community of college-ready, career-focused young women who are ready to learn, lead, and serve in a global society.  We will nurture and develop the social-emotional growth of our young women so that they can confidently and competently navigate the intricacies of balancing their school, family, and work lives.

​About Me

I am Katie di Carlo, and I serve as WYWLA's Dean of Students.  I work with students and parents in grades 9-13 on academic, personal and college/career counseling.  I have served as a school counselor in Cumberland and Wake County Public School Systems for 13 years.  I earned my BA in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill and my MS in Counselor Education from East Carolina University.  I consider it an honor and a pleasure to work with our OWLS at the first public single gender school in the state!  
​Please contact me at 919-508-9088 ext. 27129 or kdicarlo@wcpss.net with questions or to set up an appointment to meet.

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WYWLA Counseling Mission Statement:  ​WYWLA’s comprehensive school counseling program will guide students through relevant and engaging educational opportunities that promote academic, career and social emotional growth.  Our school counselors will collaborate with administrators, school staff, parents and community partners to advocate for equity, access, and success for all students.