Individual Graduation Plan & College info
Individual Graduation Plan Meeting (click the words for links to resources.)
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Individual Graduation Plans are designed to guide students toward their education, career, and employment goals. During your individual Graduation Plan meeting we will discuss general graduation requirements, career resources, coursework, and opportunities related to the student’s future goals. IGPs also help students align their high school course with college entrance requirements and career goals. These plans are flexible and can change based on the student’s aspirations, abilities, and interests.
School of the Arts Program of Studies - course offerings and descriptions
College Info & Video Drive 2025 - CACRAO colleges/universities info sheet and Institution videos 2025
College Resource Guide - Info and stats from a few South Eastern colleges, universities, and technical schools.
Dual Enrollment (Trident Technical College)
Detailed instructions for the online application
Placement Testing requirements
Requesting accommodations for college TTC classes
"Next Steps" - Explains the steps Dual Enrollment students should take after graduation.
College of Charleston's credit transfer list
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Senior Info Night - September 3 2025
Preparing for FAFSA appointment handout
CACRAO College Resource Guide - Videos and 1-2 page overviews from a variety of colleges from the Carolina Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers(CACRAO)
College Planning Resources
Great resources from ACT to help students and parents through high school.
* 9th Grade - Starting Your High School Journey
* 10th Grade - Keep Your Eye on the Prize
* 11th Grade - 5 Questions Students Must Ask
* 12th Grade - Avoiding the "Senior Slide"
College Planning Checklist (Sallie Mae)
College Campus Visit Checklist
Big Future - How to Build a College List
Guide to Gap Year Programs 2024
Recording --- Gap Year Virtual Fair videos
SCCango videos from College Process Ambassadors- current students sharing information about the college planning process.
4 websites to help with tuition
5 things to do now to set you up for success
How to Find your Dream College
Three Tips for College Applications
You've applied, now what next?
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College Essays
SOA JUNIORS!
Mrs. Beth Webb Hart, one of our creative writing teachers, is available during high school lunch to help members of the junior class brainstorm and begin drafting their college essays. Meetings will take place in the administration building in office 8109 (directly across from the nurse's clinic and Ms. Do's office.) Please review the available slots at the Sign-up Genius link below and sign up as soon as you can. To allow every interested student an equal opportunity, do not sign up for more than 2 slots. (Mrs. Hart is also able to meet from time to time during 4th block if that is better for a student.) Questions? Email Mrs. Hart at Elizabeth_Hart@charleston.k12.
Please click the LINK to review the available slots and to sign up.
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SACAC College Admission Workshop: Personal Essays & Supplemental Essays(recorded webinar)
COLLEGE INFORMATION
A collection of Arts colleges and programs, along with scholarships for the Arts.
College of Charleston's School of Education: The Sisters of Septima (SOS)
College of Charleston's School of Education: The Sisters of Septima (SOS) has a new initiative in the School of Education named after educational and Civil Rights trailblazer, Septima P. Clark. The Sisters of Septima is a teacher leadership development program designed to support the growth and advancement of women of color majoring in Teacher Education. Aspiring women educators of color can gain the skills, knowledge and connections necessary to become effective and influential leaders in their classrooms, schools and communities. Students in the program will receive expert mentorship, academic support and the opportunity to be part of a vibrant cohort of women who are passionate about teaching and learning.
THE SISTERS OF SEPTIMA STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE:
- access to tuition assistance to address financial needs & expenses
- tuition grants, scholarships and paid internships
- academic support to ensure success
- social and cultural support from fellow Sisters
- opportunity to learn from expert mentors and hear from seasoned educators
- specially curated texts focusing on teachers of color and culturally aligned teachings
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
- Apply for and be accepted into the College of Charleston
- Expressed interest in a Teacher Education major
- Complete the Sisters of Septima application
- High School diploma and final transcript; or GED certificate
- Self-identify as a woman of color
- Cumulative 3.6 GPA or higher
- Provide two letters of recommendation from:
- a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal from the high school where the diploma was earned
- a person of the applicant's choice who can express the student's involvement in the community and/or potential for entering the teaching profession
- Write and submit two essays (see essay requirements drop down for more details)
- Declare a major in the Teacher Education program in the School of Education by sophomore year
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Charleston Southern University has launched Buc Promise, a new renewable scholarship for Pell-eligible South Carolina residents with a minimum 3.5 high school unweighted GPA. This is our promise: if a student is admitted to CSU and qualify for Buc Promise, CSU will pay their tuition.
Students eligible for Buc Promise must:
- Hold at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA
- Complete the FAFSA
- Be Pell-eligible for more than the “Minimum Pell Grant”
- Enroll full-time in a traditional degree program
- Be pursuing a first bachelor’s degree
More info on the CSU website.
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South Carolina Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
Newberry College Dyslexia Program
The Dyslexia Program at Newberry works directly with students who have a dyslexia diagnosis. This program allows students to receive support individually on a weekly basis, as well as in the classroom using multisensory learning disciplines. Support services include assistance with scheduling organization, pacing, and study skills. Students will also continue to develop their executive skills, improving their self-advocacy. Professors are involved in continuous training, engaging in strategies specifically aimed at supporting students with dyslexia. Students will experience college life with extra support along their Newberry College journey. Financial aid is available for students in the program.
QuestBridge
QuestBridge is a national nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California that connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading colleges and opportunities. By working with these students — beginning in high school through college to their first job —QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation’s best colleges and to support them to achieve success in their careers and communities.
The College Tour
Every week, The College Tour brings you the authentic stories of colleges and universities across America through the eyes of their current students. Watch new episodes on their website and App.
BigFuture - Real Talk
Black students can get expert advice about choosing colleges, paying for college, and exploring career options through the BigFuture free on-demand video library.
HBCU Edition
Paying for College Edition
NY Careers Edition - Black in Tech
SACAC Recorded workshops:
American College of Building Arts
Winthrop University
You can check out our entire list of events on our Campus Visit & Events Page
SCCANGO provides resources to students, parents and counselors about college admissions to SC Colleges and Universities. Check out SCCANGO’s new youtube videos about FAFSA and their FAFSA Toolkit.
South Carolina State University
SC State University accepts Education Benefits for Veterans and their Dependents.
College Application Types: What’s the Difference?
Guide about the different application timelines — early decision, early action, early decision II, rolling admission and regular decision
Tour the TTC SC Aeronautical Training Center
More info: https://www.tridenttech.edu/
Tour Booking Link: https://outlook.office365.com/
Big Future College Fairs
Clemson University
SPECTRA PROGRAM
Clemson University was recently awarded a National Science Foundation grant which they are calling “SPECTRA”. This program is in place to academically and financially assist students who transfer from SC Technical Colleges into one of their Engineering or Computing majors. Students would spend one year (or two) at TTC, taking the same coursework they would take at Clemson as a freshman, then transfer to us for 3 years to complete their BS degree. They can apply to receive financial funding at both TTC and Clemson, which is dependent on grades and financial need.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Common Black College Application - Apply to any number of the 65 HBCUs for only $20.
Common App ToolKit
Getting Started
Preparing Your Application
Telling your story
Working with recommenders & advisors
Paying for college
College search and information available when students log into Naviance - Find Naviance through Clever in your CCSD Portal
South Carolina Colleges - https://www.sciway.net/edu/colleges/alphalist.html
SC Independent Colleges & Universities Guide https://www.scicu.org/scicu-guide-to-private-colleges-and-universities-in-south-carolina/
Colleges by state - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search/state
Academic Common Market Program
The Academic Common Market is a tuition-savings program for college students who want to pursue degrees that are not offered by public institutions or are at least 50 percent different in curricular content than programs offered in South Carolina. Students can enroll in out-of-state institutions and pay the institution’s in-state tuition rates for more than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate programs. The ACM is not competitive or merit based, but applicants must meet state residency and college admission requirements. Participating states are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia (Florida and Texas participate at the graduate level only).
A student must be accepted into the institution and specific program desired on a full-time basis and must complete the application for Certification of South Carolina Residency. When the completed application is returned to this office, a copy of the letter showing acceptance into the specific program (the letter must state the degree level and the major) from the institution must be attached. If it is determined that the student is a state resident based on information submitted and that the chosen major is an eligible program, a letter of certification will be sent to the student and a copy will be forwarded to the appropriate official at the institution.
The popular programs SC students matriculate in are:
- BS in Aerospace-Professional Pilot (Middle Tennessee State)
- BS in Audio Production (Middle Tennessee State)
- BS in Digital Media (East Tennessee University)
- BS in Integrated Strategic Communication (University of Kentucky)
- BS in Aerospace Administration and Operations (Oklahoma State University Stillwater)
- BS in Zoology (Oklahoma State Stillwater)
- BS in Dental Hygiene (Georgia Highlands College, Augusta University, East Tennessee University, University of Maryland, West Liberty University, and Old Dominion University)
Additional information about the ACM Program can be found at https://che.sc.gov/academic-
Palmetto Calculator
The SC Commission on Higher Education, has developed a “Palmetto Calculator” to help students understand the cost of attending some of SC public colleges or universities. Students can enter their FAFSA “Estimated Family Contribution” as well as other scholarships, loans, etc. to help determine cost. Visit the Palmetto Calculator for more information.
Don’t see the college you want to attend on the “Palmetto Calculator”? Every college has a “net price calculator” so visit the financial aid page of your chosen colleges/universities website for more informationJohns Hopkins University - Resources for students
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Start the college search by reviewing college admissions websites. Your students can explore these websites to see a quick overview of each college’s academics, community, and admissions process.
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Emphasize the importance of getting involved. Your students can consider ways to extend their impact beyond school like volunteering in their community, working a summer job, or participating in college summer programs. Hopkins offers several programs, including Summer at Hopkins and Engineering Innovation, where they can meet like-minded peers and dig deeper into their interests. Participation in a summer program at Hopkins does not give an advantage to applicants during the admissions process. |
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Encourage your students to attend virtual or on-campus events. Hearing directly from an admissions counselor or current college students can help high school students get a sense of what the university values and what kind of students thrive in their community.
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Sallie Mae - Higher Ed Hacks: How to Ace Your College Applications and Essays
Student Athletes:
NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete There are worksheets included that will help to make sure students are taking the correct classes to meet NCAA requirements.