Section 4
Applying to College
Activity 28
    Learn about college admission requirements for the colleges in which you have an interest.

Vocabulary

  • SAT or ACT
  • ASSET or COMPASS


 
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Select two or three colleges that you might want to attend and learn about their admission requirements.

The following are ideas to get you started:

  • Visit the Post-ITT Website to access the web pages of these colleges.
  • Use the college catalogs in your counseling office or career center.
  • Meet with your high school counselor.
  • Meet with a college admission counselor at colleges of interest.

Record the following admissions information for each school.

  • Is high school graduation required for admission to the college?
  • Is high school graduation required for acceptance into a particular program?
  • Does the college require a specified number of credits hours in core high school classes? What are those requirements?
  • What grade point average (GPA) is required for admission?
  • Is the SAT or ACT required? What minimum scores?
  • Is the ASSET, COMPASS, or other placement test required to determine placement in college English and math?
  • Does the college consider extracurricular activities? Does the application require an essay or letters of recommendation?
  • What are the deadlines for submitting all application information?
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Organize your notes and use this information to complete Activity 29. Record important dates on your planning calendar.