High School Counselors
Next Steps for Deferred Students
When we review applications, we find some applicants with very strong credentials who are admitted, others who aren’t competitive enough for admission, and a large number that may benefit from the opportunity to provide updated grades who are deferred until […]
Pack ASSIST: A Student Scholarship Interactive Search Tool
NC State offers a one-stop shop for students to apply for University Scholarships. Students who would like to be considered for general scholarship opportunities must submit an application through Pack ASSIST. Applications received by February 15 will receive priority consideration. […]
Admitted Student Statistics and Events
Admission to NC State continues to be highly selective. Admitted students in the first notification group represent 99 of North Carolina’s counties, 47 states and 30 countries. The average weighted GPA for admitted freshmen in the early action notification group […]
Information for 2021 Early Action Decision Release
We greatly appreciate all your work in helping students navigate the application process. Now that decisions have been released, we wanted to share the decisions your students will receive. Early Action applicants will receive one of three decisions. Admit– Students […]
What Does “Deferred for Final Review” Mean?
Now that you’ve received your admission decision that you are deferred until final review, you may have a few questions. What’s next? How do I stand out? When will I get my final decision? We’ve provided answers to all of […]
Virtual Sessions for Students
Pack on the Prowl We are excited to continue connecting with you and your students. If you are interested in NC State hosting a virtual session for your high school or participating in a virtual college fair, please email us […]
NEW! Early Action Decision Release – Virtual Session for Counselors
To assist counselors in discussing our Early Action decisions with students, we are offering Quick Chat Sessions for Early Action Decisions in January 2021. During these sessions, we will provide updates to application decision data and how to advise students […]
Submit the FAFSA
The FAFSA for the 2021-22 academic year opened on October 1. Students and their families should use their 2019 tax information to complete the FAFSA. The priority deadline to submit the FAFSA to NC State is March 1, 2021. However, […]
Submit Additional Materials by November 15
The deadline to submit additional application materials for Early Action review is November 15. Transcripts should be submitted by the student’s school counselor through The Common Application or the Coalition Application. We will only accept official transcripts – transcripts still […]
COVID-19 Response
We understand during this time there are many questions in regards to our process and changes moving forward. You can see a list of our COVID-19 FAQs for admitted students and future applicants here. We also encourage you to visit […]