1988-1989 Academic Catalog

28 Admissio11s Cedarville attracts students fi'om all over the United States. Dana Lachmil/er and Trenton Stokes are fi'om Florida and Virginia, respectively. 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 factors which demonstrate the applicant's ability to succeed at Cedarville College. Criteria for selection include: 1. 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 stu– dents 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. Applicants with the best prospects for admission have academic credentials which include a college preparatory secondary 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, mathe– matics, and nursing are encouraged to take as many courses in mathematics and science as possible in their secondary school curricula. High school electives should be chosen to develop interests and skills in related practical fields. Skill in typing is of real value in completing many course assignments and is of particular impor– tance to students who plan to enroll in computer courses in college.