College Bound Resources

College Prep Resources

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Preparing for college is an exciting yet challenging journey for high school students and their families. Fortunately, the Triad offers a wealth of college preparation resources designed to support students every step of the way to a brighter future. From expert ACT/SAT prep courses and one-on-one academic counseling to personalized college admissions guidance and financial aid planning, local resources are available to help students maximize their potential and navigate the college application process with confidence.

High-quality ACT and SAT tutoring in the Triad helps students improve their test scores and strengthen their college applications. Professional tutors and test prep centers use proven strategies to boost confidence and academic performance. In addition, experienced academic advisors provide individualized guidance on course selection, extracurricular activities, and creating a strong college-ready profile. When it comes to paying for college, the Triad is home to trusted college financial planners who can assist with FAFSA forms, scholarships, grants, and long-term education budgeting. With the right support, students in the Triad are well-prepared to take on their college journey successfully.

We can update this list at any time, so if are there any college bound resources we did not include, or anything below has changed, please email Kodia to let us know.

*Most high school websites will list local scholarships (things like community foundations, local churches and institutions, and school-sponsored scholarships) and these are often the most accessible.
*Also consider looking to your employer for scholarships for children of employees or tuition reimbursement programs.

College Bound Resources in Greensboro & Burlington

Alicia Brown Counseling and College Planning
Academic Success Class GTCC
Five Forces College Consulting, LLC
Greensboro Public Library Testing and Education Reference Web Page
Upward Bound/ Summer Scholars (NC A&T State University)
Camy Sorge: camysorge@gmail.com
Huntington Learning Center
Next Step College Admissions & Career Consulting
Sylvan Learning Center 
YMCA of Greensboro
Arboro Empowered
Scholarships360

UNC TEACCH Autism Program’s T-STEP Transition Program

Website: teacch.com/tstep
Address: Virtual options and in-person at the Jamestown Campus of Guilford Technical Community College 
Contact:tstepinfo@med.unc.edu, (919) 843-9505, or through our screening questionnaire
Description: The T-STEP Program is a FREE, evidence-based college class to help autistic 16-21-year-old students transition to adulthood. T-STEP covers transition skills in the following areas: goal setting, executive function, emotion regulation, professional social skills, self-advocacy, career exploration, and post-secondary exploration. T-STEP involves large and small group instruction, counseling, and work-based learning opportunities. Our in-person program at GTCC is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:00 each spring semester.  T-STEP also has virtual opportunities each spring, summer, and fall.

College Bound Resources in Winston-Salem

Admission Ready Consulting with Mrs. Giljames
AMR College Consulting
Beason College Admission Coaching
College in 3-2-1 (college admissions counseling and test prep)
Crosby Scholars
Forsyth Tech Career & College Promise
ILLUMII
Twin City Life Counseling
Upward Bound/ Summer Scholars (Winston Salem State)
CapEd Educational Group
College in 3-2-1 (based in Clemmons but serves the entire Triad)
Ebert Educational Services
ILLUMII
Sylvan Learning Center
Scholarships360

College Bound Resources in High Point / Kernersville


Sylvan Learning Center 
Scholarships360

Online College Bound Resources

CapEx Admissions Counseling
College in 3-2-1 (based in Clemmons but serves the entire Triad)
College Bound (private thread on Facebook but anyone can join)
College Confidential website
College Confidential (public thread on Facebook)
College Foundation of NC
College Guide for LGBTQ Students
College Wise
IvyWise
NC Community Colleges- Career and College Promise
Paying for College 101 (public thread on Facebook)
Road2College (public thread on Facebook)
The Princeton Review
Transizion

Online

College Foundation of NC
Kaplan Testing Online
Khan Academy
PrepNow Tutoring
SAT Essay Guide (from Bid4Papers.com)
Study.com
The Princeton Review
Tutor.com

Financial Planning

College Financial Aid Advisors (public thread on Facebook)College Financial Aid and Scholarship Information (CFNC.org)
Crosby Scholars
Fastweb.com
FDIC Money Smart for Young People (online class)
Financial Pathways of the Piedmont 
Road2College (public thread on Facebook)
Studentscholarships.com
Scholarships360

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