WBHS Counselor Connection
Information for WBHS students & parents - Sept 11, 2026
Every fall WBHS hosts college representatives in our building. We invite juniors and seniors to learn more about a variety of colleges and establish relationships with the college rep.
Below is a link to the visits currently set up. Please know that this list is updated daily! Please bookmark this page and check frequently for updates.
Out of respect for the representative's time, if you sign up, please make sure you attend. Remember that many times the rep hosting these meetings is also the rep reading your college application. This is a great opportunity to ask questions!
Remember, this list is updated daily!
GRADES - As you know, the junior year is an important year for your college and career planning. As we've mentioned before, this is the last set of grades that a college will see as they make their admission decisions.
COLLEGE REP VISITS AT WBHS - Juniors have the opportunity to meet with college reps coming to WBHS. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about colleges that spark your interest.WB College Rep Visit Sign-Up
PSAT/NMSQT TEST: Look for an email in the next few weeks from administration about the upcoming test for juniors. This is the test for National Merit consideration!
ACT/SAT TESTING - Many colleges are test-optional; however, it is always best to check the website of the college you plan to apply to. We plan to administer the SAT to all juniors in the spring. If you would like to do some test prep, Khan Academy and College Board both offer free test prep for students and can be extremely helpful. Mrs. Essig has test prep materials in the College and Career Center that you can check out for 2 weeks. Stop by!
COLLEGE PREP SEMINARS - Watch for a variety of College Prep Seminars that will be offered by Mrs. Essig in February/March.
JUNIOR YEAR CHECKLIST: Check out this checklist that Mrs. Essig created for you!
YOU'VE GOT THIS - Navigating the college and career search process can be overwhelming. But know that you are not in this alone, and our Counseling Team is here to help!
12th Grade - College Application Fee Waiver Codes are shared in the College and Career Center Canvas page. In October, many colleges will waive their fees. We will share the codes once we receive them. Below are a few we have. This list will grow! Also, do a quick internet search to find more!
COLLEGES IN MICHIGAN: Central Michigan University: Central27 Calvin University: 1876 Eastern Michigan University: MBS Lawrence Tech University: LTU1932 Wayne State University: WSU2027 OUT OF STATE COLLEGES: Bowling Green State University: BGSU Carthage College: BRIGHTFUTURE Claremont McKenna College: CMC2027 Coastal Carolina University: CCU2027 College of Charleston: Charleston27 Colorado Mesa University: NEWMAV Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: GOERAU27 Jacksonville University: BEAPHIN Kutztown University: GOLDEN Lafayette College: LAF31 Northern Arizona University: JACKS University of Alabama: Free if you apply through Alabama's online application (not the Common App) University of Nebraska - Lincoln: HUSKER University of Pittsburgh: UP1787 University of Vermont: Evergreen Wheaton College (IL): ApplyEarly University of Toledo: UT1872 also can use Back2School.
Additionally, college application fee waivers are available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Your family needs to apply each year for free and reduced lunch. Please fill out the free and reduced lunch form by clicking here: https://www.wbsd.org/departments/nutriton-services
9th-11th Grade - If you qualify for free and reduced lunch, you can receive a code to waive your fees for the ACT and/or SAT. Please apply for free and reduced lunch first and confirm that you qualify then see your counselor
We are currently seeking high school seniors across Metro Detroit to apply for the Class of 2027. College Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program (CCB | MGP) helps young people gain access to college and provides continued support through college graduation.
- The deadline to apply as a student participant for the 2026–2027 program year is September 21, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Student applicants must attend the mandatory Open House presentation on Monday, September 21, at 6 p.m. at Greater Grace Temple, located at 23500 W. Seven Mile near Telegraph Rd.
- Following the presentation, student applicants will have the opportunity to schedule an interview appointment for CCB | MGP admission.
- All interviews will take place between September 22-24 at the CCB | MGP Headquarters, located at 7441 Second Avenue in Detroit.
- We expect to announce the Class of 2027 by Saturday, September 26.
Apply NOW - https://midnightgolf.org/apply/
Top Reasons to Visit Colleges
- You won’t really know how you feel about a place until you’ve been there. A college catalog, view book, or website can only show you so much.
- The college information sessions and the campus tours will give you a much better idea of what the college is like and if you would be happy there.
- A small investment in time now can save significant time, money, and hassles during the college application period.
- You’ll get a sense of the college’s vibrancy, character, and facilities. Visits will provide you with a more complete picture.
- College tours allow students to ask questions, meet other prospective students and understand the college on a deeper level.
- How you feel about schools once you visit in person may affect the direction your college search and application process takes. College visits help you to refine your search.
- Applying to college is a complex process and visits to campuses will serve you best if you use them as a research tool, rather than a final decision-making aid.
- Time, energy and money are finite resources and you want to use them wisely throughout the application process. First-hand knowledge will help you to clarify your vision and narrow your list.
- Most colleges love students who are sincerely interested and visiting colleges is one way to show this.
- You want to be able to relax and make a fully informed choice once you have been accepted. If you’ve already visited those schools at least once, that’s just what you will be able to do.
Parents - You can view the information by being an "observer" of your student in Canvas.
Below are some helpful links for Canvas.
