POSTSECONDARY ADMISSIONS

A GUIDE FOR High School Students

HUSKY OR COUGAR OR…?► Washington State has six four-year

public colleges:o University of Washingtono Washington State Universityo Western Washington Universityo The Evergreen State Collegeo Eastern Washington Universityo Central Washington University

► Washington State also has 34 community and technical colleges

► And there are 3,000+ public and private colleges around the country

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?

► Research postsecondary programs based on your career interests

► Take courses and exams to meet the requirements

► Plan to visit colleges before senior year

► Apply during fall of senior year

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Required for four-year public college and recommended for two-year college, students must have a MINIMUM of:

► College Academic Distribution Requirements (these are MORE than HS graduation requirements)

► 2.0 minimum GPA

► Official SAT/ACT test scores sent directly to the college

COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS (Note that requirements may change)

ENGLISH4 credits Including 3 credits of college prep composition or literature

MATH3 credits

Algebra I & II + Geometry or Integrated Math I, II, IIIMust take a math-based quantitative course senior year

SCIENCE2-3 credits

One credit must be in an algebra-based science courseOne credit must be in biology, chemistry, or physics

SOCIAL STUDIES3 credits History or other social science

WORLD LANGUAGE2 credits

2 credits must be earned in the same language1 credit may be earned during middle school

ARTS1 credit Fine, visual, or performing arts

The MINIMUM for a Washington State college or university

CLUBS, SPORTS, ACTIVITIES

► In addition to academics, show colleges your interests and skills:o Join clubso Participate in activitieso Play a sporto Volunteer at school or in your

community

LEARN MORE ABOUT COLLEGE

► Research colleges, programs, and financial aid:

o www.CheckOutACollege.como www.wsac.wa.govo www.CollegeBoard.orgo www.theWashboard.org

► Visit colleges

► Talk with college students

► Meet with your school counselor

HOW WILL YOU GET THERE?► Plan your course schedule

carefully

► Join activities, clubs, and sports teams

► Take required exams

► Research majors, careers, and financial aid

► Visit colleges

► Make a list of schools – then apply