Grades, scores on college entrance tests, successful completion of required core curriculum, and a student's personal characteristics are all important components of a successful transition from high school to college &/or career training.
Grades: Most colleges set a 3.0 baseline for admission. OU and USAO require in addition to the 3.0 a student rank of at least the upper quarter of the class &/or an ACT of a 24. OSU requires a 3.0 and a rank of at least the upper third of a class &/or an ACT of a 24. Oklahoma’s 4 year universities generally will accept admissions of a student with a 2.7 GPA and a rank of the upper half &/or an ACT of a 20. Colleges and universities post all entrance requirements as well as scholarship information and deadlines on their websites.
College Entrance Tests: Both colleges and career-tech centers generally require that students achieve a specified minimum score on college entrance tests for admission. The two national college entrance tests students can choose from to meet this requirement are the ACT and the SAT.
Register to take the ACT.
Register to take the SAT.
Required Core Curriculum: In Oklahoma, the Core curriculum required by colleges and universities for admission is the same as the requirement for students to graduate from high school and to meet the requirements of the Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship Program. To access the required core curriculum, click on the link below:
Oklahoma College/Prep/Work Ready Curriculum.
Student Character: Most college and community scholarship committees require students to reflect on their leadership, service, community involvement and personal experiences in order to be considered for scholarships. Career-Tech centers have limited openings in their training programs and also take these factors into consideration in selecting students.
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