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Freshman
for students who have not enrolled in college course work after high schoolAdmission Criteria
Cumulative academic achievement is the most significant factor in the application review. Level and difficulty of courses, grade trends, leadership, school and community involvement, special talents, multicultural experience, strength of character, and personal hardship or circumstances are additionally considered.
Freshman - Applicants are required to submit an official high school transcript or GED Certificate and SAT or ACT scores. The minimum required high school course pattern, which can be strengthened by additional and/or advanced coursework, includes:
- English: Four years, selected from college preparatory composition and/or literature courses.
- Mathematics: Three years, including geometry and two years of algebra beyond pre-algebra.
- Science: Two years, with one year of algebra based chemistry or physics; one year must include a lab.
- Social Studies: Three years (e.g. history, civics, psychology, economics, etc.); credit awarded for student government, leadership, community service, and other activity courses normally will not satisfy this requirement.
- Foreign Language: Two years in a single foreign language, Native American language, or American Sign Language. The requirement may be satisfied for students from non-English speaking countries who entered the U.S. educational system in eighth grade or later.
- Fine and Performing Arts: One semester or trimester; courses in color guard, drafting, sewing, etc. are not acceptable.
- Academic Electives: One additional semester in any of the above areas.
Vocational, integrated, or college course equivalents, as determined by a school district, will be accepted if documented by the high school.