- The Middle College at UNCG
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Sophomores & Juniors
Governor’s School – A Life Changing Summer Experience
The Governor's School of North Carolina is a 4-week summer residential program for advanced, gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses.
What is Governor's School (Video)?
Complete this Form if you want to complete the application for the Governor’s School
- The North Carolina Governor’s School is a unique, enriching experience
- 11th graders may apply in all areas: Academics, Arts, Choral Music, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theater
- 10th graders can ONLY apply in three areas: Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Dance
- The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public-school unit or non-public school.
- Deadline to submit the FINAL application to Mrs. Monroe at monroeb@gcsnc.com is Friday, October 20, 2023.
Eligibility:
a) Live in North Carolina
b) Attend a North Carolina public school
c) 11th graders may apply in both the areas of academic, Choral Music, Instrumental Music and Dance
e) 10th grader may ONLY apply in the areas of Choral Music, Instrumental Music and Dance
- Governor's School Overview: http://www.ncgovschool.org/overview/
- What Students Say About Governor's School
Application/Teacher Recommendation:
- Student Application(DOWNLOAD and SAVE application BEFORE completing)
- Email the student application to Mrs. Monroe
- Teacher Recommendation Form (DOWNLOAD and SAVE recommendation BEFORE completing)
- Please note that teachers must email the Recommendation Form directly to Mrs. Monroe, not the student.
Tips:
- Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish/Espanol)
- Application Tips (Spanish/Espanol)
- Frequently Asked Questions (French)
- Application Tips (French)
- Frequently Asked Questions (Arabic)
- Application Tips (Arabic)
- Frequently Asked Questions (Urdu)
- Application Tips (Urdu)
- Frequently Asked Questions (Swahili)
- Application Tips (Swahili)
- Frequently Asked Questions (Vietnamese)
- Application Tips (Vietnamese)
Juniors who receive free/reduced lunch qualify for a fee waiver to take the ACT and SAT.
College Information
Start exploring colleges and NC admissions requirements by visiting CFNC.org:
Open/update your cfnc.org account.
- Go to CFNC.org
- click on 'Apply' tab
- click on 'Explore Postsecondary Schools' under 'Quick Links' on the right
- click on the letter of school - ex: U will bring up UNC schools
- click on the name of the college
- click on 'Admissions' on left side; scroll down to find admission requirements
- click on 'Academics' to see if the school has your major
- click on 'Student Life' to see if it has a sport you are interested in playing
- click on 'Cost and Financial Aid' to check out how to pay for college
- College Visitation Form
ACT Scholarship open to sophomores and juniors http://www.act.org/
CollegeBoard scholarship Focus on preparing for the SAT® using Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® to be eligible for the Practice for the SAT and Improve Your Score Scholarships, while continuing to earn multiple entries for the Build Your College List Scholarship.
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