1987-1988 Academic Catalog

34 Admissions Cedarville College invites applications from secondary school graduates who are able to present strong academic records and a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. In selecting students, the Admissions Committee admits students for whom graduation is a reasonable expectation and who offer potential to contribute posi– tively to the college community. They carefully consider all fac– tors which demonstrate the applicant's ability to succeed at Cedarville College. Criteria for selection include: l. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent, Christian lifestyle. 2. Academic record, recommendations, and rank in class. 3. Test scores from the American College Test (ACT). (Scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be accepted. However, scores from the ACT are preferred. Transfer students and applicants who have been out of high school one year or more are not required to furnish these test scores.) The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. Those applicants with the best prospects for admission have academic credentials which include a college preparatory secon– dary school curriculum, a grade average above a "C +,"a rank in the upper half of the class, and a test score on the ACT above the national average. Although the college does not prescribe actual secondary school course requirements, it recommends that students follow a college preparatory curriculum which includes: 4 units of English (grammar, composition, and literature) 3 units of mathematics (algebra and geometry) 3 units of natural science (physical science, biology, and chemistry) 3 units of social studies (history and government) 2 units of a single foreign language Students planning to pursue fields of study in science, mathematics, and nursing are encouraged to take as many courses in mathematics and science as possible in their secondary school curricula. Electives should be chosen to develop interests and skills in re– lated practical fields. Skill in typing is ofreal value in completing many course assignments and is of particular importance to stu– dents who plan to enroll in computer courses in college. Family Rights and Privacy Act Cedarville College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (the Buckley Amendment), which is de– signed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. The college has adopted a policy which explains in detail the procedures followed for compliance with provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy are available in the Academic Records and Student Services Offices.