College Resources & News from CFNC
![Takeila Hall Rep](/media/ahmbhydv/takeila-hall-rep.jpg)
Questions about college? From budgeting to applications to RDS, CFNC representative, Takeila Hall knows about planning, applying and paying for college.
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NC 529 and the North Carolina Zoo are proud to present, Boo at the NC Zoo! A frightfully fun time for kids and parents! What’s It All About? Join us at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, NC, for Boo at the NC Zoo! Come celebrate the spooky season with safe daytime fun for all ages.
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College tours are an important step in the college selection process. In today’s modern world, many universities offer online tours of the campus, which is a great option. Virtual tours will give you an initial impression of the campus; however, there’s nothing quite like visiting a college in person. College visitations are often a whirlwind of information, but there are steps you can take to make the most of your experience! Come prepared
![Career Pathways](/media/fkqbt0jx/career-pathways.jpg)
Starting a new career or thinking about a career change can be a daunting prospect for anybody. Maybe you’re looking to begin your first career path. Perhaps you discovered your true calling later in life. Whatever the case may be, there are resources available that are dedicated to helping you on your journey.To further promote the efforts of the NC Dept of Commerce, Governor Roy Cooper declared the week of Jan 28th through Feb 1st as Career Pathways Week throughout the state of North Carolina.
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Attending college fairs can be an incredibly helpful stepping stone for students who are working towards the goal of higher education.
![Plan Future Timeline](/media/ijmcfaec/plan-future-timeline.jpg)
It’s never too early to start planning for college!” You might hear that often as you start high school, but what does that mean? Here at College Foundation of North Carolina, we know it means that your actions early on in your education will help determine your success when you finally reach your first year of college.
![Writing Prompts](/media/1bma4na3/writing-prompts.jpg)
Your college admissions essay is one of the most important elements of your college applications. It is always in your best interest to complete any optional essays.
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CLEP testing is a great way to get college credit before you even set foot on campus! Save money and get ahead of the rest of the class in three hours!
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Pursuing a college degree can open all kinds of doors for students as they experience professional, social and personal growth.
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As a parent, it’s all you can do to cut corners wherever possible. You do more with less while you take pride in your child’s enthusiasm for learning. But what if there were a better way? Every year, you have to buy markers, crayons, composition notebooks, and more. It feels as though the list of school supplies grows longer with each grade.