The college advising office is pleased to announce that senior Lauren Tucker has been nominated by a faculty committee as Wesleyan’s nominee for the Jefferson Scholarship at the University of Virginia.
Last week, the college advising department led a “Wonderful Wednesday” for seniors in partnership with the alumni department and Christian life department.
On the evening of Sept. 25, the College Advising Office hosted its annual Paying for College Seminar. This year’s speaker was John Sisk, senior assistant director in the Office of Financial Aid at Emory University. Sisk brought his 27 years of financial aid expertise to the subject of paying for college.
On Saturday, Sept. 7 Wesleyan School, in partnership with The Westminster Schools, KIPP Forward, and Marist School, co-hosted the WWKM College Fair. More than 240 colleges were represented at the fair.
Wesleyan is proud to announce that 51 percent of our AP students have been recognized as an AP Scholar at some level based on their AP exam scores. Wesleyan is also proud to announce that 8 students earned the AP Capstone Diploma for their success in the two-year Capstone program. The AP Scholar Awards are academic distinctions for students to cite among their credentials on applications and résumés; however, students do not receive any monetary award from the College Board.
The Class of 2024 closed their chapter as Wesleyan students with Commencement Exercises on the Morris-Fletcher Quadrangle on May 25 and a Baccalaureate service at Johns Creek United Methodist on May 24. Filled with traditions, these celebrations honored the impressive legacy left by the Class of 2024 and shared our excitement for where God is calling them next.
Wesleyan School is pleased to announce that three rising seniors, Carter Hubbell '25, Rachel Oh '25, and Ellie Simmons '25 have been invited to study in the prestigious Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro this June and July.
The College Advising office is pleased to announce that senior Mamie Pridgen received an appointment as a midshipman for the United States Naval Academy Class of 2028. Pridgen received nominations from Congresswoman Lucy McBath and Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.
Congratulations to the 2024 Wesleyan School valedictorian, senior Josh Kavel, and salutatorian, senior Kallaghan Freeman. Kavel and Freeman are awarded these honors based on their academic accomplishments.
This past Saturday morning, Wesleyan School hosted the 16th annual Atlanta Invitational Case Studies (AICS). The event served almost 1,000 sophomores and their parents from 16 independent high schools in the Atlanta area.
Wesleyan School is honored to announce that senior Tengle Wang is the STAR student for the 2023-2024 school year. Partnership Gwinnett named Wang upon recommendation by the school. In turn, Wang selected Jeff Foster, high school band teacher, as the teacher who has had the greatest influence on his academic life and thus the 2023-2024 STAR Wesleyan teacher.
Since August, the college advising office has welcomed over 60 college admissions representatives to campus to meet with our students. These visits provide the opportunity for students to learn about schools and develop a one-on-one relationship with the representatives who often play a role in reviewing application files.
Wesleyan has earned Gold recognition on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll, which recognizes schools who offer an AP program. Schools earn the honor roll recognition annually by enhancing their school’s college-bound culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness of students.
The Wesleyan College Advising Office is grateful to have had Thomas Ray, associate dean of admissions at Wake Forest University, as this year’s College Night speaker.
The College Advising Office is pleased to announce that senior Reagan Maxwell is Wesleyan’s nominee for the Belk Scholars competition at Davidson College. Belk Scholar nominees “must demonstrate academic excellence and purposeful engagement in the classroom, with student and civic organizations, on the athletic field, or in the arts. While academic achievement is paramount, Belk Scholars also exhibit intellectual curiosity and a commitment to both their local and global communities.”
The college advising office is pleased to announce that senior Kallaghan Freeman has been nominated by a faculty committee as Wesleyan’s nominee for the Jefferson Scholarship at the University of Virginia.
On the evening of Sept. 27, the College Advising Office hosted its annual Paying for College Seminar. This year’s speaker was John Sisk, senior assistant director in the Office of Financial Aid at Emory University. Sisk brought his 26 years of financial aid expertise to the subject of paying for college.
High school students Lauren Hill '25, J.J. Neeb '25, and seniors Papa Ohemeng-Mensah and Haymi Yesu are among just 72,000 students nationwide earning academic honors from College Board’s National Recognition Programs. The National Recognition Programs honor the strong academic achievements of underrepresented students.