`COLLEGE ADMISSIONS`

`Welcome`

At Wilberforce, the goal of education is to cultivate adults who are equipped to care for, govern, and build God’s kingdom. For the majority of our students, education at the college level will be an important part of achieving this goal.

Finding a good fit for college, applying, and learning how to fund college is a process. Our school’s role is to provide guidance in this process, and to help inform and prepare students and families in each milestone.

We work closely with students and families to help identify colleges where our students will continue to develop as whole persons – intellectually, socially, and spiritually. Initial counseling meetings serve to help students identify colleges of interest and become familiarized with the application process, while later assisting students to complete the application process.

We provide detailed timelines for applying with key dates and deadlines. We also offer up-to-date materials and resources. Wilberforce also hosts college application and Financial Aid workshops. Students may also attend sessions hosted by college representatives that visit the school.

The first and most important step in the process is to fully engage in the Wilberforce community of learners.

Please click on the links to learn more about the support we offer our students along the way.

Sincerely,

John Moscatiello & Susan Antlitz
College Admissions Team
college.admissions@wilberforceschool.org

It's easy to ask for teacher recommendations at Wilberforce. We are truly known by our teachers; we all receive individual attention and care inside and outside of the classroom.

`Wilberforce Grade 12 Student`

Overview

Wilberforce's college guidance program is a comprehensive process that involves meetings, services and resources to successfully apply to college.

College Admissions Calendar Dates
View our calendar dates here.
Standardized Testing Dates
View our testing dates here.
11th Grade College Night (November)
An in-depth look at the college application timeline and process for junior students and families.
Secrets of Paying for College (February)
Hosted by The College Funding Coach. This workshop gives families an overview of how to save and pay for college.
9th & 10th Grade College Preparation Night (April)
An overview of the college search and application process for 9th & 10th grade students and families.
College Application Boot Camp (May & August)
This camp gives seniors a jump start on applying to college. We discuss essay writing strategies, common pitfalls to avoid, and writing workshops. Students will receive individual feedback and ample time to revise essays.
Wilberforce School Profile:
View our school profile here.

Teacher Recommendations

Most college applications require at least one and possibly two teacher recommendations. We recommend all students ask two teachers for recommendations. A teacher recommendation focuses specifically on a student’s academics and classroom contributions. A few considerations when choosing teachers are listed below:

It is most important to ask teachers who know you well and can speak sincerely to your academic endeavors and personal qualities.
Typically, students will ask teachers who taught them during Junior year since they had you most recently in class. However, you may ask 9th or 10th grade teachers if they will be teaching you again during senior year.
If you are pursuing a specific field of study in college, it makes sense to ask a teacher who can speak to your academic abilities in that field. For example, if you plan to study mathematics or engineering, you should certainly ask your mathematics teacher to write for you.
Ask your teachers in person at least one month before a recommendation is due. We recommend asking teachers before the end of Junior year, so that they have ample time to write.
After a teacher agrees to write a recommendation for you, please complete the Teacher Recommendation Questionnaire and return it to your recommenders within 2 weeks.

Teacher Recommendation Questionnaire