Wilson High School in Florence helped its students get ready for college.
As part of College Application Day, school officials challenged every senior to complete at least one application, even if they don't plan to go to college.
Caitlyn Brockington, 17, appreciates having class time to do it.
"By me being a cheerleader, I have a lot of time that's taken with the cheerleading squad. So, I felt kind of happy just to get the chance to do it today," said Brockington.
The school's guidance counselor, Letitia Plowden, asked all seniors to apply to at least one college, even if they plan to have a career that doesn't require a college degree.
"We know everyone not going to go to college. That is understandable. We know that, but we do give them an option to let them know you have options," said Plowden.
For those who choose not to further their education, there are programs to help.
Plowden said, "We have job shadowing. We have internships that they can actually go and learn more about that trade."
Plowden says many two year colleges now offer skilled trade classes, like welding.
Seventy percent of Wilson High seniors attend college, and Plowden is hoping their work today will help them get there.
Several volunteers, including the Florence mayor, Stephen Wukela, talked with students about career choices.
