The application for the National Achievers Society is now open. The application is online HERE NAS was established to identify and motivate academically achieving minority high school students. Rising 10th-12th grade students are eligible to apply. The application is due by July 9, 2021;

The West High College & Career YouTube channel includes videos for students and parents around a variety of topics. Check back often for new videos! WHS College & Career YouTube

TN Promise Mandatory Meeting- in order to remain eligible for TN Promise you must watch a 40 minute video in place of attending a meeting. Set up your CONNECT account and access the video. The deadline to complete this is May 31. TN Promise Video

The Emerald Youth Calling & Career Center offers free tutoring, homework help, ACT prep, and college & career workshops on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7 PM. Transportation is available. For more information, see your school counselor!

COLLEGES VISITING WEST

•  All visits are virtual until futher notice. Students should sign up on their SCOIR account to attend.

April 14- Bellarmine University

SENIOR COLLEGE NIGHT- a series of short videos for seniors and parents highlighting important aspects of the college application process. An optional Q & A Zoom will take place on September 28 at 6 PM. Email sarah.bast@knoxschools.org to receive the link. Click below to view the videos in this series.

The College Application

Admission Decision Plans

Holistic Review of Applications

College Essays

College-Specific Essays

Financial Aid

2021 AP Exams- Registration is now open and must be completed by November 1, 2020. Click HERE for step by step instructions.

College Admissions Professionals: We are using SCOIR to schedule virtual visits with our students at least until November 16. Please schedule your visit through SCOIR HERE.