January 2024 Leadership Blog Preparing for standardized testing can be intimidating. Having an experienced support system will help you get ready for the big day. Wake Forest Pre-College Programs professional staff members have experience not only navigating the college application process but also the many […]
The College LAUNCH January Saturday Summit allowed both cohorts to come together for the first time, meeting on Wake Forest University’s main campus. The Wake Forest Department of Physics and Department of Engineering hosted Charlotte and Winston-Salem Scholars for a day of STEM […]
At the November Charlotte Saturday Summit, Scholars learned about different types of colleges and universities and how to choose the right school for their futures. During the Saturday Summit, LAUNCH alumni participated in a panel and shared their takeaways from the college application process thus […]
April is when we hold our annual MEDucation Day Saturday Summit for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem cohorts. Learn more about the Summit from the perspective of a current LAUNCH Scholar. Aleah, College LAUNCH for Leadership Scholar Hello! My name is Aleah […]
Tips for Creating a Strong Application “What do they want me to say?” “How long does my essay need to be?” “Does anyone even read over all of this information?” These are some of the questions that you may be asking yourself […]
Tips for Spending (& Saving) Money in College It is not a secret that the “broke college student” stereotype rings true for a good number of students across the country. Whether your money is coming from a part-time job, scholarships, loans or your […]
The January Saturday Summit for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem cohorts focused on discovering career pathways students can take in the future, and their YPAR projects. Learn more about the Summit from the perspective of a current Scholar. Norris, College LAUNCH for […]
The December Saturday Summit for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem cohorts focused on choosing a college major and the criminal justice system . Learn more about the Summit from the perspective of a current Scholar. Hari, College LAUNCH for Leadership Scholar My […]
ACT & SAT Test Prep Tips: In the world of college application materials, standardized test scores are viewed differently by various universities. Many colleges and universities require that applicants include their standardized test scores with their application. On the other hand, a growing […]
The November Saturday Summit for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem cohorts focused on ACT Test Prep. Learn more about the Summit from the perspective of a current Scholar. Eric, College LAUNCH for Leadership Scholar The November Saturday Summit was filled with […]
