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High School Counselors and Community-Based Organizations

A Partnership for Success

We recognize high school counselors and community-based organizations are instrumental in supporting students through the college admissions process. At NC State, we both value this commitment to your student’s success and welcome the opportunity to work alongside you. Our goal is to ensure that you have the resources you need to guide your students through this process.

The below information is for high school counselors and community-based organizations.

Getting started

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Preparing Students to Apply

NC State will be test-optional for 2023 and 2024 first-year applicants.

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Planning for College Guide

Use this guide to prepare your students for success beginning in 9th grade.

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Sign up to receive updates about the application process and NC State events.

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Visit Requests

NC State admissions representatives are ready to meet with you and your students at private visits or college fairs.

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Announcements and Events

There are a variety of ways to stay up-to-date with the admissions office and NC State’s application process. Check back monthly to see new announcements and events for counselors.

Announcements

  • NC State will be test-optional for 2023 and 2024 first-year applicants. Learn more about test score consideration in the admissions process here.
  • Visit our Pack on the Prowl page to see when NC State admissions representatives are available to connect with your students through virtual and in-person college fairs and school visits.
  • Request a copy of our counselor packet here.

Admissions updates

Information for Applicants on the Waitlist

Due to the large number of competitive applicants, we are unable to admit all qualified students for our fall class. We will contact students by June 15 if we are able to offer them admission. Learn more about what it means to be on the waitlist. 

Information for Applicants Admitted for Spring Connect

We choose to admit a select number of applicants to enroll for the spring semester due to limited space in the fall class and our commitment to college access and student success. Learn more about the Spring Connect program here. 

Slate.org Counselor Portal

Slate.org is a free tool for school counselors to maintain awareness of where students reside in the admissions process, and conveniently and securely submit materials directly to our office.

Learn where to get started 
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Additional Resources

Use the below resources to assist in guiding your students through the admissions process at NC State.

First-Year Application Review

Learn what we take into consideration during application review for first-year students. 

Dates and Deadlines

Review application deadlines for fall and spring entry. Some majors have timelines that differ from other programs. 

Credit Opportunities

See how your students may be provided college credit for courses completed in high school.  

First-Year Profile

View the average profile of a fall 2021 first-year enrolled student. 

Majors and Minors

View 100+ major options ranging from accounting to zoology.  

Contact Our Office

Have additional questions? Get in contact with our office.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how to submit official transcripts, fee waiver documentation and more.

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