WPS students will be directly assisted with the college planning process during their junior and senior years at WPS. Students should begin planning for college with challenging high school course enrollment, serious attention to academic performance and quality extracurricular involvement.

Testing

As part of their college readiness preparation students at WPS are administered the PSAT in 9th and 10th grades. In 11th grade they take the PSAT again where scores are eligible for National Merit Scholarships. The PSAT is administered in October at WPS and students are registered by the school.

 

Students are encouraged to take the College Board SAT and ACT early in the second semester of their junior year. Students must self-register for these tests. Subject area SAT’s (formerly SAT II) are also required by many colleges and students typically register to take relevant subject area tests in May of their junior year.

 

Students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses will be enrolled to take a College Board AP Test at WPS in early May. The Director of College Planning will provide more specific info on course testing to students and parents during the school year.

Academic and Behavior Record Policies

In accordance with NACAC (National Association of College and Admissions Counselors) guidelines, WPS reports all high school grades and major behavior infractions to colleges when asked for this information.

College Applications

Seniors will be assisted with the college application process that includes general advising and essay editing. Windermere Preparatory School does not report college test scores directly to schools; this is the responsibility of the individual student.