College / University Preparation

Woods Charter School is a college and university preparatory school. Our aim is first and foremost to prepare students for life; then, to enable them to graduate with a quality high school diploma; and finally, to ensure that they are fully prepared for college and university studies. Below is an outline of the major points we emphasize in this preparation:

1. At Woods Charter School we focus on:

• Education for Life - Basic Education, Life Skills, and Character Education
• Education for High School Graduation - A Quality High School Diploma
• Education for College and University Preparation

2. Why Go to College?

• Education for Life - General Knowledge and Life Skills
• Education for College Graduation - College Diploma at undergraduate and graduate levels (B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., PhD., etc.)
• Education for future Jobs and/or Profession

3. Average yearly earnings for:

• Non-High School Graduate - $19,000
• High School Graduate - $29,000
• College Graduate - $51,000.
• Graduate Level - salary increases dramatically with MA, PhD., etc.

4. Priorities for College Admissions:

• Rigorous and Challenging Course Schedule: Honors, AP, etc.
• Good Grades on these Courses (the best you can do!)
• SAT/ACT Scores
• Teacher/Advisor Recommendations
• Extra-Curricular Activities

5. The Best College for You:

• 1. Best Fit for You - interests, field of study, etc.
• Value: UNC University System (UNC-Chapel Hill, NCSU, UNC-Greensboro, etc.)
• Small Private Liberal Arts Colleges
• Out-of-State
• Study Abroad
• Community/Technical College (Associate Degree) with option to Transfer to UNC University System (B.A. or B.S. Degree)