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Admissions Recommendations for Technical Colleges, Colleges & Universities

It is important that students and parents do long-range educational planning to ensure that students are prepared and have the necessary background for the many options available to students after high school. Students should always refer to college catalogs for specific admissions requirements.

Technical Colleges: Technical colleges are two-year colleges that teach specific knowledge and skills leading to specific careers.
ADMISSIONS: Must have a high school diploma or GED. All programs require placement testing.

Community Colleges: Students can earn an Associate Degree and transfer after the first two years to a four-year institution. Or, students may choose a Career Program designed to prepare them for a job when they graduate.
ADMISSIONS: Open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. Some programs require prerequisites because of advanced coursework. Placement tests in reading, English, and math are required of most students.

Four-Year Colleges/Universities: The following are high school courses that are generally recommended prior to admission:
  • Four years of English
  • Three years of math (Algebra I & II, Geometry)
  • Three years of science
  • Three years of social studies
  • Three years of specified electives chosen for at least two of the following: World Language, world cultures, the arts
It is the student's responsibility to check on specific requirements for individual colleges. A great resource at your school is the Career Resource Center.  Click here for more information.               

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