This guide contains many of the college search documents shared with students and families.  A summary of each document is detailed below:

• College Search Process Guide: A step by step search guide with short video tutorials to walk users through the process.
• College Selectivity Chart: Provides general guidelines and Wheaton North Historical Data regarding average GPA, Test Scores and Course Requirements for a variety of colleges.
• College Application Timeline: A month by month search and application timeline that runs from October of junior year through May of senior year.
• College Search Engine Guide: These suggested search engines offer students a variety of tools to begin exploring and building a college application list.

This previously recorded presentation covers the process and content for our Junior Conferences as it relates to the college search.  Additional information on topics such as the role of parents in the search process, popular college search engines, Common App vs. Institutional App and a Junior Year timeline is shared. 

This Presentation offers insight into the application and admissions process of highly selective colleges in the U.S. The details are supported with data from resources such as Naviance, NACAC, Business Insider and Ivy Coach.

Help Your Child Make College a Reality.  CollegeBoard's guide to the essential steps to planning for the search and application process.