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POSTSECONDARY ADMISSIONS A GUIDE FOR GRADES 9-10. CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON. HUSKY OR COUGAR OR…?. Washington State has six four-year public colleges: University of Washington Washington State University Western Washington University The Evergreen State College
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POSTSECONDARY ADMISSIONS A GUIDE FOR GRADES 9-10 CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON
HUSKY OR COUGAR OR…? • Washington State has six four-year public colleges: • University of Washington • Washington State University • Western Washington University • The Evergreen State College • Eastern Washington University • Central Washington University • Washington State also has 34 community and technical colleges • And there are 3,000+ public and private colleges around the country
HOW CAN YOU PREPARE? • Research postsecondary programs based on your career interests • Take courses and exams to meet the requirements • Plan to visit colleges before senior year • Apply during fall of senior year
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Required for four-year public college and recommended for two-year college, students must have a MINIMUM of: • College Academic Distribution Requirements (these are MORE than HS graduation requirements) • 2.0 minimum GPA • Official SAT/ACT test scores sent directly to the college
COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS The MINIMUM for a Washington State college or university
CLUBS, SPORTS, ACTIVITIES • In addition to academics, show colleges your interests and skills: • Join clubs • Participate in activities • Play a sport • Volunteer at school or in your community
LEARN MORE ABOUT COLLEGE • Research colleges, programs, and financial aid: • www.CheckOutACollege.com • www.hecb.wa.gov • www.CollegeBoard.org • www.theWashboard.org • Visit colleges • Talk with college students • Meet with your school counselor
HOW WILL YOU GET THERE? • Plan your course schedule carefully • Join activities, clubs, and sports teams • Take required exams • Research majors, careers, and financial aid • Visit colleges • Make a list of schools – then apply