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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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BEGINNING FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Curriculum:*Pre-college
Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or
Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores:
20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT

TESTS REQUIRED OF BEGINNING FRESHMEN
The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen. Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be granted before test scores are received.

Students who do not meet the University requirements will be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College.

*PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM
To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students.

English - 4 years: I, II, III, IV
Math - 3 years: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III
Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and World History Economics, Government or World Geography.
Science - 3 years: Chosen from Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science (at least one lab) Health - 1/2 year, Physical Education - 1/2 year, History & Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts - 1/2 year. 2004 high school graduates will be required to have two years of a foreign language.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
The deadline for submitting applications are as follows:

Kentucky Residents
Fall: August 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: May 1

Out-of-state Residents
Fall: August 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: May 1

International Students
Fall: April 1
Spring: September 1
Summer: March 1


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