A New CFNC.org
The CFNC website has a whole new look and feel this year. Draw a line from the items below to
the tab on CFNC.org (My CFNC, Plan, Apply, Pay, Save NC 529) where you think this information
can be found.
1. Your plan for the courses you will take in high school
2 Your basic information (name, grade, e-mail, etc.)
3. Career planning information
4. Information on how to pay for college
5. Online applications to NC colleges
6. How you can save for college
Answers: 1. Plan, 2. My CFNC, 3. Plan, 4. Pay, 5. Apply, 6. Save NC 529
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College to City Match
Draw a line from each college name in the left column to the city where it is located
in the right column.
A. Ahoskie
1.
Campbell University
2.
Mayland Community College
B. Elon
3.
Brevard College
C. Buies Creek
4.
Brunswick Community College
D. Boone
5.
Elon University
E. Spruce Pine
6.
Western Carolina University
7.
Chowan University
F. Brevard
G. Greensboro
8.
Appalachian State University
9.
NC Wesleyan College
H. Bolivia
I. Cullowhee
10. Catawba College
11. Roanoke-Chowan Community College
J. Salisbury
12. NC A&T State University
K. Murfreesboro
L. Rocky Mount
Answers: 1. C, 2. E, 3. F, 4. H, 5. B, 6. I, 7. K, 8. D, 9. L, 10. J, 11. A, 12. G
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Career and College Planning Word Bank
Test your knowledge by choosing the best words from the Word Bank to complete the
sentences below.
Word Bank
transcript
interests
school counselor
8th grade
outlook
independent college
major
1. Your ___________________ is a good person to help you choose the high school courses you need in
order to prepare for college.
2. A document that lists all the courses you have taken and your grades is called a
______________________.
3. Your ______________ are important to keep in mind as you explore careers.
4. You will register for high school courses when you are in the ___________________.
5. Another name for a private college is ____________________________.
6. It’s important to think about the ______________________ for a career to see if many people will be
needed in that profession in the future.
7. College students have to choose a focus for their studies called a ______________. They take more
courses in this area than any other.
6. outlook, 7. major
Answers: 1. school counselor, 2. transcript, 3. interests, 4. 8th grade, 5. independent college,
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NC College Mascot Jumble
Unscramble the following NC college mascots. Place the letters in the circles in the boxes at the
bottom to reveal the secret message:
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3. Phoenix (Elon University), 4. Catamounts (Western Carolina University), 5. Tar Heels (UNC Chapel Hill)
Answers : 1. Rams (Winston-Salem State University), 2. Camels (Campbell University),
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College Crossword
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10. Baptist-affiliated HBCU (Historically Black
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NC College Mascot Search
Search for the names of six NC college mascots listed below. Some mascots are from community
colleges, and others are from four-year colleges. If you find these six, look really hard for three more
that are not listed!
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NC College History
North Carolina colleges have a rich history. See if you can match the name of the college on the left
with the year it was founded on the right.
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Warren Wilson College
1905
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UNC Asheville
1958
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Alamance Community College
1772
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Gardner-Webb University
1957
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East Carolina University
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Salem College
1893
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UNC Chapel Hill
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Wayne Community College
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Gaston College
1963
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Answers: 1. 1893, 2. 1927, 3. 1958, 4. 1905, 5. 1907, 6. 1772, 7. 1789, 8. 1957, 9. 1963
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NC College Sort
See if you can sort the names of these NC colleges by NC Community College, NC Independent
College/University, and University of North Carolina. Write the names of the colleges in the
correct circle.
1. Elizabeth City State University
7. UNC Chapel Hill
2. Blue Ridge Community College
8. Salem College
3. Gaston College
9. Winston-Salem State University
4. Guilford College
10. Pitt Community College
5. Duke University
11. UNC Asheville
6. Surry Community College
12. Pfeiffer University
A. NC Community
College
C. University of
North Carolina
B. NC Independent
College/University
1. C, 2. A, 3. A, 4. B, 5. B, 6. A, 7. C, 8. B, 9. C, 10. A, 11. C, 12. B
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NC College Geography
You probably already know that North Carolina has three main regions: Mountains, Piedmont,
and Coastal Plain. See if you can sort the colleges below into the region where they are located
by drawing a line from the college name to the correct region.
1. UNC Wilmington
2. UNC Greensboro
4. Bennett College
3. Lees-McRae College
5. Sandhills Community College
6. Rockingham Community College
7. College of the Albemarle
8. McDowell Technical Community College
9. High Point University
B. Piedmont
A. Mountains
C. Coastal Plain
1. C, 2. B, 3. A, 4. B, 5. C, 6. B, 7. C, 8. A, 9. B
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College Scramble
The names of nine NC colleges are scrambled below. See if you can figure them out!
1. OORBENSRGE LLOCEEG
2. HAWS UIENYSVRTI
3. TEDIMREH GEECOLL
4. NCU ROTCAHLTE
5. PHOLDRAN YOMCUMNIT CEELLOG
6. KWAE THILCECNA MOCITYMUN ELCOGLE
7. THORN ANARCOLI LARTENC NUVIERSYIT
8. CUN LOSCHO FO HET STAR
9. YANTSL ITCOUNMMY OLECEGL
Answers: 1. Greensboro College, 2. Shaw University, 3. Meredith College,
4. UNC Charlotte, 5. Randolph Community College, 6. Wake Technical Community
College, 7. North Carolina Central University, 8. UNC School of the Arts, 9. Stanly
Community College
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College Wordsearch
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Can you find the following college-related words in the puzzle above? They run vertically,
horizontally, diagonally, and backwards.
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Guess My Career!
1. I cut and place flowers in floral arrangements. The arrangements could be a corsage, a funeral
wreath, or a whole room full of floral decorations. I am a _______________.
2. I fly high-powered combat jets. In combat, I protect friendly units from enemy air, ground, and
naval forces. I also strike against enemy forces and targets and defend airspace against enemy
planes. I am a ________________.
3. I am a health-care professional. I provide preventive dental care, such as teeth cleaning and
education about how to maintain good oral hygiene. I am a _________________.
4. I study active and inactive volcanoes. I am a __________________.
5. I counsel and help people to understand and solve personal and social problems. I work with
individuals, families, and social groups. I am a __________________.
6. I respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate treatment to sick or injured people.
I am a _________________.
7. I organize and care for museum collections. I am a __________________.
8. I write codes that tell a computer how to act. I am a _____________________.
9. I am involved at every stage of the construction process for a building. I do things like
prepare scale-size construction drawings and supervise the construction of the building.
I am an ______________________.
10. I join two pieces of metal by applying heat to melt the edges or surfaces of the metal.
I am a _____________________.
Word Bank
Social Worker
Paramedic
Architect
Volcanologist
Florist
Fighter Pilot
Welder
Dental Hygienist
Museum Curator
Computer Programmer
7. Museum Curator, 8. Computer Programmer, 9. Architect, 10. Welder
Answers: 1. Florist, 2. Fighter Pilot, 3. Dental Hygienist, 4. Volcanologist, 5. Social Worker, 6. Paramedic,
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Health Careers Matching Game
In each blank, write the letter of the career that matches the description.
1. Organizes, plans, and conducts food service or
A. Home Health Aide
nutritional programs to help promote health and
control disease ____
B. Podiatrist
2. Prepares and dispenses medications ____
C. Nutritionist
3. Diagnoses and treats diseases and deformities
of the human foot ____
D. Dentist
4. Examines, diagnoses, and treats medical problems
in animals ____
E. Veterinarian
5. Diagnoses and treats problems of the teeth and
tissue of the mouth ____
F. Psychiatrist
6. Diagnoses mental, emotional, and behavioral
G. Pharmacist
disorders, prescribes medication, and treats
disorders ____
H. Registered Nurse
7. Administers nursing care to ill or injured
persons ____
I. Athletic Trainer
8. Evaluates, advises, and trains athletes to maintain
their physical fitness ____
9. Attends to the personal health needs of elderly,
convalescent, or handicapped persons in their
homes ____
Answers: 1. C
2. G
3. B
4. E
5. D
6. F
7. H
8. I
9. A
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CFNC Bingo
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favorite color is blue
been to another country
likes to dance
is an only child
has a younger sister
is a dog person
born in another state
favorite subject is math
likes to cook
likes to play sports
has a twin
has a pet
likes the mountains
is a morning person
has an older brother
has a June birthday
Find someone who identifies with the statement in each block and have them sign their name in
the corresponding block.
See how many different signatures you can get in the grid. Or play CFNC “Bingo” and win by
getting four in a row! (Remember to spell out CFNC.)
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College Jumble!
What is the name of the oldest college in North Carolina? __ __ __ __ __
Directions: Unscramble each word below. The circled letters will reveal the answer!
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College Crossword
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3. ________________State University won three
consecutive national championships in football.
1. Michael Jordan played basketball at the
University of North Carolina at ________________.
5. NC ____________ & Technological State University
is the home of the Blue and Gold Marching Machine.
2. ________________ College is one of the largest
women’s colleges in the United States.
6. _______________ Carolina University has a pirate
as their mascot.
4. ___________________ University is located in
the capital city of North Carolina.
8. NC _____________ University is the only
Historically Black University in Durham.
7. ________________ is located in the heart of the
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Exploring Careers
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structural property.
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Fill In The Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the missing letters in the following college-related words.
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(dormitories) (degree) (graduation)
Answers: (application) (essays) (major) (fraternity) (football) (sorority) (student organizations)
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Match The North Carolina College
Match these North Carolina colleges and universities to their nickname or mascot:
1. Guilford College
A. Demon Deacons
2. North Carolina State University
B. Blue Devils
3. UNC Chapel Hill
C. Wildcats
4. Pitt Community College
D. Eagles
5. Duke University
E. Tar Heels
6. Shaw University
F. Falcons
7. Davidson College
G. Bears
8. Wake Forest University
H. Mountaineers
9. Rockingham Community College
I. Bulldogs
10. Winston-Salem State University
J. Wolfpack
11. Appalachian State University
K. Rams
L. Quakers
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8. A 9. D 10. K 11. H 12. F
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Welcome to the CFNC.org Scavenger Hunt!
The CFNC.org Scavenger Hunt is designed to increase
your knowledge of the useful tools and information
available at the CFNC website. You will need to create a
CFNC account to complete the scavenger hunt. Once you
have discovered answers to all the questions, compare
with your classmates to get a fuller understanding of the
resources at CFNC.org that can help you as you plan for
college and a career!
1. Name one of the tools at CFNC.org that might
help you find a career that interests you.
6. List five four-year colleges, five private
four-year colleges, and five two-year
community colleges.
2. Name three colleges in North Carolina
that offer a degree in: Biology, Nursing,
Economics, Graphic Design, Accounting
7. Name one college with a student-to-faculty
ratio of 10:1 or less.
3. List two possible careers located under the
Career Cluster “Government and Public
Administration.”
4. Using the two careers you found in #3,
find the average annual salary for one
of these careers.
5. What is the average tuition cost per academic
year for an in-state resident enrolled at
Winston-Salem State University?
8. Of the total number of bachelor’s degrees
awarded at UNC Pembroke, what percentage
are awarded in the field of education?
9. What is the average SAT Verbal score for a
student admitted to Davidson College?
10. List two colleges that are classified as being
in each of these geographic locations:
Eastern North Carolina, Central North
Carolina, and Western North Carolina.
11. Where can you keep track of your high
school grades at CFNC.org?
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Word Scramble
Use the hints below to unscramble words associated with the college planning process.
Q. Money you receive to help pay for college?
A: caanlinfi ida
Q. School where you typically get an associate’s degree?
A: ynumocmti legleoc
Q. A record of your high school grades?
A: rnscitsprta
Q. What you fill out in order to be accepted to a school?
A: tacilpapnio
Q. Website that helps you plan, apply, and pay for college?
A: cf.oncrg
Answers: financial aid, community college, transcripts, application, cfnc.org
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Word Search
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diagonally, and backwards.
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NC Colleges Fun Finder
Take a look at the map below and fill in the corresponding blank with a college from the list that is in
that county. All the answers are at the bottom of the page. If you get really stuck, you can look at the
NC College Map on pages 8-9 in the front of your Agenda.
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Carteret Community College
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Elizabeth City State University
Wilkes Community College
The University of North Carolina
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St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Mount Olive College
Tri-County Community College
Appalachian State University (ASU)
The University of North Carolina
at Wilmington (UNCW)
Chowan College
The University of North Carolina
at Pembroke (UNCP)
Elon University
15. ______________________________________
Answers: 1. Elizabeth City State University, 2. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP), 3. Carteret Community
College, 4. Tri-County Community College, 5. Wilkes Community College, 6. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(UNCG), 7. Elon University, 8. St. Andrews Presbyterian College, 9. Mount Olive College, 10. Montreat College, 11. Appalachian
State University (ASU), 12. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), 13. Davidson County Community
College, 14. Chowan College, 15. Wingate University
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