College Preparation - 12th Grade

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

College admission officers visit WCA & make presentations to 11th & 12th grade students.

Increasing Challenges Prepare for College

During this year students are challenged by increased independence, responsibility & accountability while maintaining a rigorous course load.

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 college

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