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Application

In order to apply to the Wheeler Magnet Program, you will need to access the online application which will be available on October 1. You can apply to any of the Cobb County Magnet Schools using this application.

Teacher Recommendations

When you submit your application, emails will be sent to your 8th grade math, science, and english teachers directing them to fill out an online recommendation. Please notify your teachers in advance that they will be receiving this email. Teacher recommendations are due on January 15.

Magnet Testing

All non-CCSD applicants need to register to take the Magnet Test, a PSAT 8/9. 

  • The cost of the test is $15.00. You will be emailed information about how to pay once registration is complete

  • There was one testing date for 2024, Saturday, October 26, 9:00am at Kennesaw Mountain High School

  • You will sign up for testing here when sign up is open in 2025​​

    • This is ONLY for students in private school, home school, or students currently living outside of the Cobb County School District. CCSD 8th graders will take the PSAT 8/9 at their middle schools

Standardized Tests

Please send us your most recent standardized test scores. It is your responsibility to send these scores to us or have your middle school send them to us.

  • Scores must be from a nationally normed test, such as Iowa Assessments or Stanford Achievement Test. (Any score that indicates a national percentile ranking – NPR) 

  • Scores must be from your most recent test

  • If you do not have either of these, please call the office to discuss other options (770-578-3286).

Records to be Sent From Your Current Middle School
Request that your Middle School send the following by January 15. It is your responsibility to request that these items be sent from your middle school.
 

  • Due January 15

    • Most recent nationally-normed test score, showing national percentile ranking (NPR). Most common are Iowa Assessments or Stanford Achievement Test.
       

    • 7th & 8th grade transcripts
       

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