Standards for Admissions Readiness
Printer-friendly versionA student who is admissions ready will have completed all requirements for admission to the type of postsecondary education that is a match for his or her goals, interests and abilities.
The Ramp-Up to Readiness Standards for admissions readiness will ensure that key steps toward this goal are met in each year of the Ramp-Up program.
- Level 1: Understand
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The student understands the different types of postsecondary institutions, their admissions requirements, and which types might be a good match for his/her interests and skills.
- Level 2: Believe
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The student believes that he or she will get into and graduate from a postsecondary institution that matches his or her interests and skills.
- Level 3: Plan
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The student creates an admissions plan that outlines the steps he or she will need to take to gain admission to the postsecondary institution(s) of his or her choice.
- Level 4: Achieve
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1. The student visits at least three postsecondary institutions. 2. The student practices writing effective admissions essays. 3. The student prepares for and takes the ACT and/or SAT. 4. The student applies to at least three postsecondary institutions.
