1989-1990 Academic Catalog

26 Admissions 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 ad– mits students for whom graduation is a reasonable expectation and who offer potential to contribute positively to the college community. They carefully consider all factors which demonstrate the applicant's ability to succeed at Cedarville College. Criteria for selection include: I. 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 prefe1Ted. Since these scores are used for placement purposes, transfer students may be requested to submit them.) The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. Applicants with the best prospects for admission have academic creden– tials 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, mathematics, and nursing are encouraged to take as many courses in mathematics and sci– ence 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 mai1y course assignments and is of particular imp011ance to students 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 designed 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 infom1al and formal hearings. The College has adopted a policy which explains in detail the procedures fol– lowed for compliance with provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy are available in the Academic Records and Student Services Offices. "At Cedan•ille you.find people.farnlty and students, who really want to make a difference. This kind ofpositive peer pressure to do the right things has meant a lot to me in my personal development." An NA/A All-American in cross-country and track, Eric Fillinge1; from Cincinnati, Ohio, plans to attend medical sclwol after graduating with a double major in biology and chemist1)' in 1990.