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Senior Resources

 

Congratulations, Class of 2027!

Your senior year is an exciting time filled with important decisions and deadlines. This page is your one-stop resource for everything you need to stay on track for graduation and prepare for life after high school. Explore information about college applications, scholarships, financial aid, career planning, graduation, important deadlines, and other senior-year resources. Check back often for updates and new opportunities throughout the year!

 

Stay Plugged In! 🎓⚡

Stay up to date on everything happening during senior year! Click the links below to access the Class of 2027 Senior Canvas Course and Senior Newsletter.

Class of 2027 Senior Canvas Course

Enroll in Senior Canvas Course to to keep you informed and up to date on important deadlines, senior events, the college application process, and more

 

Class of 2027 Senior Canvas Course 

 

Senior Newsletter

The newsletter is shared once a month and includes important updates, deadlines, scholarships, events, and resources for seniors and families. Click the link below to view the current month’s Senior Newsletter. Past newsletters will also be posted here for easy access throughout the school year.

 

Senior Newsletter

 

Senior Resources

Access the presentations below for important information about graduation, college planning, scholarships, financial aid, postsecondary options, and important senior-year dates.


Senior Family Night Presentation


Senior Conference Presentation

 

College Applicaction Process Resources

Ready to start your college applications? Explore the resources below for helpful information and tools to guide you through the college search, application process, essays, transcripts, financial aid, scholarships, and more.

Click the links below to access college application resources and helpful tools.

Common App

Common App is an online college application platform that allows students to apply to multiple participating colleges and universities using one application.

Common App Website

 

 

How to Complete Your Common App Profile

Need help completing your Common App profile? Click the link below for step-by-step instructions, including specific guidance on what information to enter for Cox Mill High School. This guide will help you complete your profile accurately and get started with your college applications.

How to Complete Common App Profile

 

 

How to Add your Counselor to Your Common App Profile

Need help adding your counselor to Common App? Click the link below to watch a quick video tutorial that walks you through the steps to add your counselor or follow the directions listed below to ensure your application is ready for submission. Adding your school counselor to your common app profile allows your counselor to upload your transcript. 

How to Invite Your Counselor in Common App 

  • Log in to your Common App account.
  • Go to My Colleges.
  • Select the college you are applying to.
  • Scroll to Recommenders and FERPA.
  • Complete the FERPA Release Authorization and select your FERPA preferences. Click waive FERPA.
  • Under Counselor, click Invite Counselor.
  • You will enter your counselor’s first name, last name, and school email address, then click Invite.
  • Return to the Recommenders and FERPA section to make sure your counselor is listed as Invited.

Important: You only need to invite your counselor once. After you invite your counselor, they can submit the required school documents, including your transcript and counselor forms, for the colleges you apply to through Common App.

How To Invite Counselor to Common App

 

 

College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)

CFNC (College Foundation of North Carolina) is a free resource that helps North Carolina students with NC residency determination, applying to NC colleges and universities, exploring financial aid and scholarships, and accessing NC College Connect for direct admission opportunities.

Students create your CFNC account today and start exploring your college options!

College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)

 

Requesting a Counselor Recommendation

Need a counselor recommendation for your college application? Click the link below to submit your request. Please give your counselor at least 2 weeks’ notice before your deadline and include your resume or brag sheet to help your counselor write a strong, personalized recommendation.

School Counselor Letter of Recommendation Request

 

 

Requesting Transcripts

Need to send your transcript to a college? Cox Mill students have three options:

  • Common App – Request your transcript through your Common App application by adding your counselor to your common app profile.
  • CFNC – Request your transcript through your CFNC account to be sent to any NC college or university for free.
  • Paper Copy – Request a paper transcript through Cox Mill High Schooll.

If you are under 18 and requesting a paper copy, parent/guardian permission is required. You will need to provide your parent/guardian’s information, including an email address that matches the information on file in Infinite Campus.

Click the link below for instructions on how to request your transcript.

Request Transcripts

 

Scholarships 

Don’t leave free money on the table! Explore scholarship opportunities available to Cox Mill seniors, including college-based, national, and local scholarships. Click the links below to view eligibility requirements, award amounts, deadlines, and application information.

Check back regularly—new scholarships are added throughout the year!

Cox Mill Scholarship Announcements

Cabarrus County School Scholarship DatabaseCabarrus County School Scholarship Website

 

Community Colleges & Trade Schools 

Explore community colleges, technical schools, and career-training programs in the Concord/Charlotte area. These options offer affordable pathways to an associate degree, career certification, skilled trades, or transfer to a four-year college.

Local options to explore include:

Rowan-Cabarrus also offers programs in areas such as dental assisting, automotive technology, HVAC, welding, electrical systems, machining, mechatronics, nursing, cosmetology, and information technology. Central Piedmont offers programs including career and technical programs, apprenticeships, and pathways designed for direct entry into the workforce. 

Click the links above to explore programs, admissions requirements, costs, and career opportunities!