College Application Process

The SATs or the ACTs are now behind you and it has come time to actually start the application process. The application process can be confusing when you start wondering what it is that the college or university is looking for in the "right" candidate. The links below will give you tips on what colleges and universities seek out in their students and how to create a successful application.

Writing Essays

• College Essay Tips by Columnist Stephen Wilbers

Recommendations

• Get Great Recommendations - Quintessential Careers

Student Activities

• Advice about Extracurricular Activities and Making Them Stand Out - Quintessential Careers

CAP

• CAP Transcript Request Form (previously purple sheet) 
• First Quarter Grades Request Form This form should be returned directly to the Guidance Office or Emailed to: collegeapps@whbschools.org by the second week in November.

• Mid Year Request Form This form should be returned directly to the Guidance Office or Emailed to: collegeapps@whbschools.org by January 22, 2021

College Application Videos

CAP Steps to Applying