College Entrance Requirements
Although college entrance requirements vary, most colleges require four years of English, three years of social studies, at least three years of mathematics, two years of laboratory science (at least three years of science overall) and two years of a world language. Since colleges are so varied in their requirements, students should carefully research admissions requirements for the college(s) of their choice.
Colleges/universities may give special consideration to students who exceed the minimum credit requirements. Thus students with four credits in math, science, and world language may be given priority over students who only meet the minimum requirements.
Most colleges require prospective students to take either the SAT or ACT college entrance examinations. Information booklets and application forms are available in the counseling office. Online registration is required for these tests and can be found at http://satcollegeboard.org/home for the SAT and http://actstudent.org for the ACT. Testing dates for the SAT at Hershey High School can be found on the school’s on-line calendar found on the district website. Students are encouraged to research both entrance exams and register online well in advance of the registration deadline(s).
The website FairTest.org has more information about colleges for which the SAT/ACT may not be required for admissions.
It is each student's personal responsibility to plan as strong a program as possible.
Colleges/universities may give special consideration to students who exceed the minimum credit requirements. Thus students with four credits in math, science, and world language may be given priority over students who only meet the minimum requirements.
Most colleges require prospective students to take either the SAT or ACT college entrance examinations. Information booklets and application forms are available in the counseling office. Online registration is required for these tests and can be found at http://satcollegeboard.org/home for the SAT and http://actstudent.org for the ACT. Testing dates for the SAT at Hershey High School can be found on the school’s on-line calendar found on the district website. Students are encouraged to research both entrance exams and register online well in advance of the registration deadline(s).
The website FairTest.org has more information about colleges for which the SAT/ACT may not be required for admissions.
It is each student's personal responsibility to plan as strong a program as possible.