Student Services Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Aid Advisor Virtual Appointment Link

Mrs. Sabrina Waters, our Financial Aid Advisor is taking appointments.  Appointments are available from 10AM-1PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

2020 AP Testing Changes; April 3rd - Testing Details Will Be Available

Career and College Promise at Wake Tech Mandatory Information Sessions Update:

Students who currently have the capability will be able to complete the Mandatory Information Session on Wake Tech's website. In order for students to obtain the credit for attendance they must do the following:
 -          Watch the ENTIRE video
-          Sign-In, and
-          Complete the survey
 Failure to do all three may result in not receiving the application materials.

Transcripts Request Update as of March 18, 2020

Temporary Transcript Processing Update: Due to the national emergency, WCPSS transcript requests will be managed electronically and via mail by Central Records. Pick-up options for transcripts are not available while Wake County Public Schools are closed to the public.  Transcripts cannot be faxed or emailed. During this time, transcript fees will be waived for students currently enrolled in the Wake County Public School System. School Counselors do not have access to send transcripts.

Transcript Requests for Schools Outside North Carolina,  Scholarships and Unofficial Transcript 
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Visit link below to request a transcript:
www.wcpss.net/transcripts

Because this is a national emergency, most colleges/universities/scholarships will be pushing back their deadlines.  However, if a student should need a paper copy of their transcript, the following three options will be available:
  1. Students can receive an unofficial transcript mailed directly to them
  2. Students can mail an official transcript to the scholarship committee or coordinator
  3. Students can mail an official transcript home for them to add to their scholarship packet – the envelope will be signed and sealed. The transcript will put it in a second envelope for mailing.  This is a temporary option available only while students are not able to pick up official transcripts at their high school or at Central Records.
Note: Students will need to ask for Option #3 in the “special instructions” section.  
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NCAA Eligibility Center Transcripts​
  • Create a NCAA Eligibility Center Account​
  • Email Ms. Moore (fmoore@wcpss.net) to request a transcript. An official transcript will be uploaded electronically to the students NCAA Eligibility account. If the student is under 18 the parent must email Ms. Moore to request a transcript.
​Transcript Requests for Schools in North Carolina (Including North Carolina School of Science and Math)
Students can send transcripts to all North Carolina colleges and universities for FREE through the College Foundation of North Carolina by visiting:  www.cfnc.org​ using the Application Hub link.  Transcripts are sent electronically and final transcripts are also sent automatically to the colleges/universities listed, mid-year transcripts are not included.
This is a temporary option based on current circumstances.

PCHS OPEN HOUSE EXPO POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

pchs_expo_powerpoint_2.5.20.pdf
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Competitive Workshop Presentation

competitive_scholarship_workshop_2019-20_1.pdf
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UNC System New System-wide Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Policy

​UNC System: All campuses will credit students who score 3 on AP exams... Click to read more

WCPSS LATIN HONOR SYSTEM
Based on Senior Honors GPA ran on 4.12.2019
Effective 2019-20 School Year

Summa Cum Laude
4.25 and up

Magna Cum Laude
4.00 - 4.249

Cum Laude
3.75 - 3.999

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Felicia Moore in Student Services.

MAGNET INFO FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Please click on  the links below for brochures:
early_college_options.pdf
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how_to_apply_-_early_college.pdf
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high_school_options.pdf
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how_to_apply-_magnet_spanish.pdf
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how_to_apply_-_early_college_spanish.pdf
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For Scholarship Bulletin and Financial Information click "Paying for College"
Or click this link:  pchsstudentservices.weebly.com/paying-for-college.html

FAFSA vs RDS
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RDS -  Residency Determination Service used to receive an RCN (Residency Certification Number) to determine your eligibility for in-state tuition and state grant awards. 

​FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid used to determine your eligibility for federal and state financial aid.

side-by-side_-_rds_and_fafsa_final.pdf
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rds_factsheet.pdf
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rds_factsheet_spanish.pdf
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