College Readiness Support Sessions
Parent and Student College Readiness Sessions
The College Readiness Department will provide parents and students with access to on-demand webinars as well as virtual and in-person events. As registration for live events becomes available, the registration will be linked in the section titled "Live Webinars and In-Person Events" below.
Events and Recordings
On-Demand Library
The following sessions are available for on-demand viewing:
- College Recruiting for Athletes - Parents will learn about the recruiting process from start to finish and have the opportunity to create a free profile with Next College Student Athlete.
- Scoir for Underclassmen Parents - Learn about the features of Scoir, the college readiness tool used by UCPS.
- Choosing the Right Path in High School - Provides parents of rising 9th grade students information about various high school programming options including Career and Technical Education pathways, Career and College Promise, and other academic areas of focus. Also shares information about various course types in high school and their impact on a student's GPA.
- Parent Information for Wayfind Program - This is a program that pairs 8th grade students with Wingate University mentors who guide, support, and encourage students in their pre-college journey. Students who successfully complete the Wayfind program will be provided with a full tuition scholarship to attend Wingate University upon graduation. If you were not able to attend the informational meeting at Porter Ridge Middle School or at Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle School, we have provided a recording for your convenience. Passcode: C$$68r4R
Wayfind Application 2025 - 2026
Application Window: Oct. 6 - 22
Live Webinars and In-Person Events
The sessions below will be aired live via webinar or held in person. Registration will be linked once available.
Scoir for Students
- Audience: High school students and parents who are navigating the college application process and need guidance with Scoir, Common App, and its features.
- Provides students and their families with information about how to use Scoir + Common App to assist with the college application process.
College Entrance Exams 101
- Audience: High school students and parents
- Provides information about the basic features of the ACT and SAT as well as differences between the two tests.
- October 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m., in-person at Monroe High
- View the presentation.
NC Governor's School Information Session
- Audience: High school students and parents
- Provides information about NC Governor's School, the application process, and a student testimonial
- View the recording.
- View the presentation.
Union County College Fair
- Audience: High school students and parents
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Representatives from over 70 colleges will answer questions and share information about their institution. Sponsored by the CACRAO.
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October 13, 2025, 5:30 - 8 PM, at Monroe High School, 1 High School Drive, Monroe, NC 28112
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5:30 - 6 PM College Entrance Exams informational session presented by Huntington Learning Center.
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6 - 8 PM Visit with colleges / universities
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- Optional registration with StriveScan will allow students to easily share their information with college admissions reps. Create an account.
- List of school codes to use when completing the FAFSA.
Getting Ready for College
- Audience: 8th grade - high school students and parents
- Session presented in partnership with Wingate University. Speakers include representatives from Wingate University as well as UCPS Director of College Readiness, Charlotte Hancock and University Liaison, Erika Leon. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of college students and take part in a campus tour.
- Finding a Best-Fit College
- Creating a strong academic plan
- UCPS supports to prep for college & special college partnerships
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 11 AM - 12 PM at Wingate University. Optional audience with a student panel and campus tour begins after the session.
- Presentation will be linked here after the event
- Registration
ACT/SAT Blitz
- Audience: High school students
- Presented in partnership with Huntington Learning Center Weddington.
- Students will learn about the differences between the two tests and strategies for success on both!
- November 8, 2025, 9 - 11 AM, at Sun Valley High School
- Register Here! (students will need to be logged into their UCPS account to register)
High School Programs Expo
- Audience: 8th grade students and parents
- Representatives from various programs across UCPS will share information for students about career and technical ed courses as well as other academic offerings in high school.
- December 6, 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM, Union County Ag Center, 3230-D Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112
- No registration required
ACT Blitz
- Audience: High school students
- Presented in partnership with Huntington Learning Center Weddington.
- Students will learn strategies for success on the ACT.
- February 10, 2026, 5 - 7 PM at Porter Ridge High School.
- Register Here! (students will need to be logged into their UCPS account to register)
Practice ACT Series
- Audience: High school students
- Students participate in 2 in-person practice ACT exams, taken on Albert, with independent online practice in between. Students are expected to attend both in-person practice assessments. Priority is given to juniors.
- Register Here! (students will need to be logged into their UCPS account to register)
SAT Blitz
- Audience: High school students
- Presented in partnership with Huntington Learning Center Weddington.
- Students will learn strategies for success on the SAT.
- March 7, 2026, 9 AM - 11 AM.
- Register Here! (students will need to be logged into their UCPS account to register)
Practice SAT Series
- Audience: High school students
- Students participate in 2 in-person practice SAT exams, taken on Albert, with independent online practice in between. Students are expected to attend both in-person practice assessments.
- Register Here! (students will need to be logged into their UCPS account to register)