ApplicationU
The Christian Connector’s ApplicationU lets students complete one application accepted by about 70 Christian colleges and universities, and apply to up to three for free.
Start an applicationOffice of College & Career Readiness
Stepping into a God-directed future.
We want every student to graduate with a sense of excitement and purpose about what comes next. Our office helps families make informed choices about life after high school, including college, the military, and vocational training.
College advising services
Support at every step.
- Individual consultations with students and parents
- Information about financial aid, including completing the FAFSA and applying for scholarships
- Help with the college application process
- Volunteer opportunities
- Exposure to a variety of colleges through visits and fairs
- Preparation for and access to testing, including the PreACT 8/9, PreACT, ACT, and AP exams
- NCAA Clearinghouse registration for students who plan to play college sports
98%Of WCA graduates pursue post-secondary education
Memberships & partners
Connected to colleges.
WCA holds memberships with college admissions organizations and partners with two colleges to offer dual credit courses. Learn about dual credit.
2026-2027 presentations
Catch up on the latest sessions.
College & career calendar
Never miss a visit or deadline.
Stay up to date on College & Career events at WCA, like visits from college representatives, by subscribing to the calendar.
Open the calendarApplying & paying for college
Applications, checklists, and scholarships.
Know of a scholarship that could help WCA students? Email the details to Mr. Pope.
Common App
Complete one application and send it to more than 1,100 participating colleges and universities.
Create an accountAdmission checklist
CFNC’s College Admission Checklist is a step-by-step guide to applying to college.
Open the checklistScholarships
Our “Searching for Scholarships” guide and a list of vetted scholarships, sorted by deadline month.
Scholarship guide Scholarships listCollege & career resources
A library of trusted links.
Websites our office recommends for financial aid, career exploration, testing, and the college search.
Financial aid7 links
- FAFSA · Apply for federal student aid
- Federal Student Aid · Types of financial aid
- Financial Aid Basics · The College Board’s BigFuture program
- Appily · Browse and apply for scholarships
- Sallie Mae · College financial planning
- CFNC.org · College Foundation of North Carolina: plan, apply, and pay for college
- Fastweb · Scholarship search tool
Vocational training5 links
- CFCC Vocational · Automotive, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, welding, and more
- CFCC Public Service · Baking, law enforcement, cosmetology, EMS, film and video, fire protection, and more
- Wake Technical Community College
- Miller-Motte College, Wilmington
- Brunswick Community College · Professional and technical programs
Career options9 links
- California Career Zone · Assess skills and interests, explore job families, and make financial decisions
- O*NET OnLine · Occupation search
- Career Direct · Career guidance, advice, and assessment
- ASVAB practice test
- Occupational Outlook Handbook · Training, pay, and job growth by occupation, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- CareerOneStop · Self-assessments for interests, skills, and work values
- Career Interviews · Q&A interviews with workers in many careers
- Learning and Earning · Pay and unemployment by education level
- Resume Builder for Students
For parents7 links
- Letting Your College Bound Kids Fly Solo · college-scholarships.com
- An important message for parents of high school seniors · college-scholarships.com
- 36 Questions to Ask on a College Visit · U.S. News
- Parent Action Plan: 12th Grade · BigFuture, College Board
- Bible Money Matters · Articles on budgeting, saving, and finances
- For the Parent of a High School Senior · universityparent.com
- A Middle School Parent’s College Prep Guide · greatschools.org
For students12 links
- 10 must-know tips for high school seniors · college-scholarships.com
- 36 Questions to Ask on a College Visit · U.S. News
- 10 Study Methods for College Bound Teens · U.S. News
- How (NOT) To Make Your College Application Stand Out · Forbes
- The Ultimate Guide to Student Finances · Bible Money Matters
- 3 Reasons Christians Should Consider a Christian College · Relevant Magazine
- How to Stay Christian in College · The Disciple Maker
- Character Counts: What Are Colleges Looking For? · BigFuture, College Board
- How to Get a Great Letter of Recommendation · BigFuture, College Board
- How and when to choose a college major? · Archived article
- Are you ready for college? · Quiz
- Will my community college credits transfer? · Great Value Colleges
Testing & test prep5 links
- ACT · Registration and practice questions
- SAT, AP & PSAT/NMSQT · College Board
- PSAT/NMSQT practice questions · College Board
- AP English Language practice · College Board
- AP English Literature practice · College Board
College search6 links
- BigFuture · Search colleges and explore careers, from the College Board
- Appily · Search colleges, scholarships, and majors
- College-scholarships.com · Information for high school students headed to college
- Peterson’s · Choosing a college, test prep, student loans, and college life
- Great Value Colleges · Articles and rankings to help you find the right college and degree
- CFNC.org · Plan, apply, and pay for college in North Carolina
College applications3 links
- The Common Application
- Application Essay Tips · Peterson’s
- College Essay Tips · BigFuture, College Board
Come see for yourself
The best way to know WCA is to walk our halls.
Walk our 85-acre campus, peek into classes, and see why Wilmington families have trusted WCA since 1969.
1401 N. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405 · Get directions