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College & Career Advising

Office of College & Career Readiness

Wilmington Christian Academy is a ministry that exists to serve families. We desire to see students graduate with a sense of excitement and purpose about stepping into their God-directed futures. The Office of College & Career Readiness, therefore, has the specific task of helping families make informed choices about post-high school options including college, military, or vocational training.

College Advising Services

  • Consultations with students and parents to meet individual needs

  • Information about FAFSA, financial aid, and scholarships

  • Assistance with the college application process

  • Volunteer opportunities

  • Exposure to a variety of colleges through visits and college fairs

  • Preparation for and access to academic and entrance testing, including Pre-ACT 8/9, Pre-ACT, ACT and AP exams.

  • Registration with NCAA Clearinghouse if they plan to participate in college sports

CLICK HERE to make an appointment with Mr. Pope, WCA’s College and Career Advisor, and we will do our best to respond to your request promptly. The Office of College and Career Readiness is located in the center of the Nolan building, across from the Health Care Coordinator’s office.

Memberships & Partners

To better serve the needs of our students, Wilmington Christian Academy
holds memberships with the following college admissions organizations.

As a part of our dual credit offerings, WCA partners with the following institutions of higher learning.

College & Career Calendar

Stay up to date on College and Career events at WCA
by subscribing to the calendar below.

The Christian Connector’s ApplicationU Program makes applying to multiple Christian colleges or universities simple! Students can complete ONE application accepted by approximately 70 Christian colleges and universities. Students can apply to up to 3 Christian colleges for FREE. Click on the image above to start your application.

Career Profiles

Explore future career options and the skills required in each profession by clicking on the following link: ACT Career Profiles

2023-24 Advising Presentations

Click on the buttons below to access PDF versions of various presentations from the Office of College and Career Readiness.

CFNC
College Admission
Checklist

Click on the following link to access CFCN’s College Admission Checklist, a great “step-by-step guide to applying to college.”

Scholarship Search & List

Click on the following links to access the “Searching for Scholarships” guide and the Scholarships List, a collection of vetted scholarships (sorted by deadline month) that may be of interest to you in your scholarship search. If you have knowledge of any additional scholarships that may be of interest to WCA students, please email details to Mr. Pope (email above).

Scholarship Spotlight

For more information, click on the above image. The scholarship application opens on January 1, 2024. Visit the Ripple Effect Foundation website for a list of scholarship qualifications.

EQUIP

Click on the image to view the current issue of EQUIP, the Office of College and Career Readiness newsletter. Links to previous issues of EQUIP appear below the current issue.

College and Career Resources

Financial Aid:

 
 

Vocational Training:

 

  • CFCC Vocational department  offers a variety of programs including automotive, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, and welding

  • CFCC Public Service Department offers a variety of programs including baking, law enforcement, cosmetology, emergency medical services, film and video production, and fire protect.  Follow the link to see a full list of courses.  

  • Wake Technical Community College

  • Miller Motte Community College

  • Brunswick Community College- professional and technical programs

Career Options:

 

  • California Career Zone- It’s from California, but don’t hold that against them.  This is an incredible website for help with assessing your skills and interests, exploring job families, and making financial decisions.  

  • O-net -online occupation search

  • Career direct:career guidance, advice, assessment

  • ASVAB practice test

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook- from Bureau of Labor and Statistics.  Research occupations based on training required, average pay, number of jobs, growth rate, etc . . .

  • Career One Stop- Take a self-assessment to determine the types of careers that might be right for you.  Explore your interests, skills, and work values.

  • Career Interviews-  from Bureau of Labor and Statistics.  Read interviews in Q&A format with workers in a variety of careers.  

  • Learning and Earning- unemployment rate and pay according to education received.  Also occupations with large job growth and high school diploma or less.

For Parents:

 

For High School Students:

 

College Search Engines:

 

Big Future- College Board.  Search colleges and explore careers

Cappex - search colleges, scholarships, and majors

College-scholarships.com  This is an incredible resourse owned and managed by 2 career educators.  Find “comprehensive, actionable information” for high school students headed to college.  

Peterson’s- A one-stop shop with information about choosing a college, test prep, test prep, student loans, and college life

Great Value Colleges- articles and rankings to help you find the best college and degree for you

CFNC.org  Helps you plan, apply, and pay for college. College Foundation Inc.  

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College Applications:

 

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