College Preparation - 12th Grade

During this year students are challenged by increased independence, responsibility and accountability while maintaining a rigorous course load. College applications, leadership in the arts, athletics, part-time jobs or internships require keen organizational and time management skills. Qualified students take additional AP courses in English Literature, European History and Physics or courses at a community college.

College admission officers visit WCA and make presentations to eleventh and twelfth grade students.

College Admission Process

Throughout the college application season:

• the college advisor meets with the senior class to review college application & financial aid steps
• the college advisor meets individually with each senior to review the status of each college application
• the college advisor talks with parents, college admission officers or testing services to resolve any problems & support college applications
• the college advisor meets with students & parents to discuss college acceptances, financial aid offers & the transition from high school to college
• scholarship & financial aid information is available to seniors & parents who are also urged to attend a January financial aid workshop
• NCAA eligibility is completed for athletes enrolling at Division 1 or 2 colleges