Most have thought about what career they hope to have when they finally become adults. Many, however, have no clue what colleges require of them to be admitted. It is very important to know what colleges expect of their potential students far in advance. If they do not know where the bar lies then how can they be expected to jump it? Being prepared in advance is key to success in college. Most universities will require a specified minimum GPA (generally around 2.0 at the lowest.) and minimum standardized test scores (usually around 17 for the ACT). Students must have their official scores sent to the college along with transcripts, a resume and, of course, the application itself. A lot of colleges even require their potential students to turn in an essay and recommendation letters as well. Many two-year schools or certificate programs don’t ask for any academic records at all, they look at your drive and willingness to learn new things. After acceptance there is another problem students often neglect to worry about:
Most have thought about what career they hope to have when they finally become adults. Many, however, have no clue what colleges require of them to be admitted. It is very important to know what colleges expect of their potential students far in advance. If they do not know where the bar lies then how can they be expected to jump it? Being prepared in advance is key to success in college. Most universities will require a specified minimum GPA (generally around 2.0 at the lowest.) and minimum standardized test scores (usually around 17 for the ACT). Students must have their official scores sent to the college along with transcripts, a resume and, of course, the application itself. A lot of colleges even require their potential students to turn in an essay and recommendation letters as well. Many two-year schools or certificate programs don’t ask for any academic records at all, they look at your drive and willingness to learn new things. After acceptance there is another problem students often neglect to worry about: