Thinking about life after high school can be a dizzying experience for students. To help sort out the pieces, Warren County High School is holding College Night on Monday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.
School officials will be on hand representing about 20 different colleges and universities. Trade school and military representatives will also be in attendance.
“I think Western Carolina is the furthest college that will have someone here,” said WCHS scholarship coordinator Brandi Foutch. “There will also be someone here from the Army and Air Force so it will be well-rounded.”
The event is not restricted to high school seniors. Foutch said any student eager to begin thinking about their post-secondary plans is encouraged to attend.
A person will be available to answer questions about the Hope Scholarship. Students are also reminded Nov. 2 is the deadline to apply for Tennessee Promise, which provides free tuition to high school graduates attending a two-year school. The state said in a news release Monday, community college enrollment grew by 14 percent this year over last fall.
Other representatives at WCHS College Night will be from popular area schools such as Motlow, Tennessee Tech, and MTSU.
“Last year was really busy and we had a good turnout,” said Foutch. “It’s good for students to talk to a representative from a school they’re interested in. They can get information packets and learn more about the school. Parents are encouraged to come and learn more about the process too.”
Foutch said a number of schools are now going with online applications, which expedites the process.