Post High School Education

Information about vocational-technical colleges, colleges/universities, and military service can be obtained at the School Counselor's office.

• Vocational-technical colleges require a high school diploma for admission.
• A placement exam is given on site after a student has completed an application to the college.  The ACT exam may be accepted in lieu of a placement exam.
• Advanced standing is available for computer, accounting, and general math classes taken in high school.

• Military services require a high school diploma for entry plus a score on the ASVAB test ranging from 31-40 depending on the branch.

• Admission Requirements
  • The stronger the college preparatory courses you complete in high school, the more likely you’ll succeed in college.  Courses required for college admission vary among institutions.
  • All UW campuses require a minimum of 17 college preparatory credits from high school, however, some campuses require more.  Minimum: 4 English, 3 Math (including Algebra 2), 3 Natural Science,  Social Science, 4 Elective.
  • Always check with the college you are interested in for specific requirements.
• Foreign Language
  • This requirement also varies among post secondary schools.
  • A minimum of 2 credits in a single foreign language may be required for admission, and may help meet graduation requirements at universities.
• Entrance Exams
  • All students are required to take the ACT during the spring of their junior year, but they may schedule it any time throughout or after their junior year.  Testing in the spring allows the results to be available for early application to colleges and it gives the students sufficient time to retake the test if they were not satisfied with their score.
  • The SAT may also be required by colleges or universities for entrance.

Academic & Career Planning

• KNOW-Who am I?  Get to know your interests, skills, and strengths.
• EXPLORE- Where do I want to go?  Explore career pathways and educational opportunities.
• PLAN-How do I get there?  Set your route!  Set goals, choose courses, join clubs and activities, obtain financing, fill out applications, write resumes.
• GO-Recalculate as needed