COLLEGE ADMISSIONS College admissions offices primarily consider the following factors: ➢ Course Schedule and Grades Earned Honors/AP: These courses show students challenging themselves. Trends: Colleges prefer to see consistency or an upward trend. ➢ GPA ➢ Standardized Test Scores ➢ Teacher Recommendations Teacher letters can speak to the student’s personality, work ethic, and involvement. ➢ Activities and Involvement Students should get involved in activities they are passionate about like athletics, school organizations, or community service. ➢ College Essay Students have the opportunity to tell their story and show personality. This table shows the general subjects required and recommended for high school students to take prior to college. This is a general idea of college admissions requirements, visit specific college websites for their requirements.
Credit Requirements for College Admissions Dominican Graduation Requirements
University of Wisconsin System
4 credits
4 credits
Math
3 credits 3 credits (to include Geometry & Algebra II)
3 credits 3 credits (to include Algebra 1, Algebra 2 & Geometry)
Science
3 credits (to include Biology & Chemistry)
Subject English Social Studies
World Language Health & Fitness Computers Fine Arts Religion Service Electives TOTAL
2 credits 1.5 credit 0.5 credit 1 credit 4 credits 1.5 credit 2.5 credits of elective courses 23.5 Credits of Required Courses
3 credits (2 with laboratory) Not required for most; UW-Madison requires 23 credits ----------4 Academic Credits from Areas Above 17 (or more) Academic Credits
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Selective College Recommendations 4-5 credits including AP level 4+ credits including AP level 4 credits including AP level 3-4 credits (to include Biology, Chemistry, & Physics) 3-4 credits of the same language ----1+ Recommended ----Academic Electives 20+ Academic Credits
