College & Career

Teaching North Carolina Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready

At North Carolina Connections Academy, we believe there are many paths to success and strive to prepare our students with the skills, experiences, and connections they need with college prep, early career readiness offerings and beyond.

Here students have the opportunity to:

Hear from Lorna Bryant, Pearson Virtual School's Head of Career Solutions, about how Connections Academy students gain access to mentors, internships, and industry leaders—opening doors to real‑world experiences and preparing them for future careers.

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College Prep

Preparing North Carolina Connections Academy Students for College

  • A high school program that meets North Carolina graduation requirements
  • School counselors who can guide you through college selection and applications

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Where North Carolina Connections Academy Students Are Going

When students learn in a way that works best for them, they can continue on to college and thrive. Graduates of North Carolina Connections Academy have used their online public school education to secure spots at top colleges across the U.S. and around the world. Below are just a few of the many colleges that have accepted Connections Academy students.

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North Carolina Connections Academy graduates

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is the combined total of scholarships earned by the class

Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2024 report. 

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