`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

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

2025 - 2026 College Admissions Calendar Dates

End of August	College Application Boot Camp II	Four day application aned essay camp for Seniors to kickstart the application season
September	Senior Parent Meeting (Zoom)	Supporting your senior during application season
November	11th Grade College Night	Overview of the research and application process for Juniors and their parents
February/March	The College Funding Coach "Secrets of Paying for College" Workshop	Workshop giving families an overview of saving and paying for college
April	9th & 10th Grade College Planning Night	An overview of the college search process for our 9th and 10th grade families
End of May	College Application Boot Camp I	Application and essay workshop for rising Seniors

2025 - 2026 Standardized Testing Dates

Digital PSAT, October 2025 - Administered during the school day at The Wilberforce School. PSAT (10th Grade) on October 15th and PSAT (11th Grade) on October 16th. 10th and 11th graders will be automatically registered for the PSAT.

2025 – 2026 SAT Dates (Register online at: http://www.collegeboard.org/)

SAT Test Date*	Registration Deadline	Late Fee Required
August 23, 2025	August 8, 2025	August 12
September 13, 2025	August 29, 2025	September 2
October 4, 2025	September 19, 2025	September 23
November 8, 2025	October 24, 2025	October 28
December 6, 2025	November 21, 2025	November 25
March 14, 2026	February 27, 2026	March 3
April 13, 2026	SAT School Day at The Wiberforce School (Juniors Only)
May 2, 2026	April 17, 2026	April 21
June 6, 2026	May 22, 2026	May 26

*Students who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day.

2025 – 2026 ACT Dates (Register online at: www.act.org)

Test Date	Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies After This Date	Late Registration Deadline
September 6, 2025	August 9, 2025	August 19
October 18, 2025	September 20, 2025	September 30
December 13, 2025	November 7, 2025	November 24
February 14, 2026	January 9, 2026	January 23
April 11, 2026	March 6, 2026	March 24
June 13, 2026	May 8, 2026	May 29
July 11, 2026	June 5, 2026	June 24

Students must register for all SAT or ACT tests on their own. Registration can take up to 60 minutes, so plan accordingly. We recommend you choose a testing center that is a convenient distance from your home. The Wilberforce CEEB Code is: 311-264.

College Information Programs

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/March)
Hosted by The College Funding Coach. This workshop gives families an overview of how to save and pay for college.

9th & 10th Grade College Planning Night (April)
An overview of the college search and application process for 9th & 10th grade students and families.

College Application Boot Camp I (End of 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.

SAT Registration - April 8th

Coming soon.

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.

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