1991-1992 Academic Catalog

28 Admissions Admissions Cedarville Collecre invites applications from secondary school students who are able to pr:Sent 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 c~mm~ty: !hey 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 (ACD. (Scores from the ScholasticAptitude Test (SAD will be accepted. However, scores from the ACT are preferred. 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 academi_c creden– tials which include a college preparatory secondary school cumculum, 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. The College admits students with various physical handicaps. Through specific counseling, adjustments are ma~c: to e~able th~se students_ to achieve their educational objectives. Additional information concermng specific services is available from the Student Services Office. Secondary School Requirements Although the College does not prescribe actual secondary school course requirements, it recommends that students follow a college preparatory curriculum which includes: 4 units ofEnglish (grammar, composition, and literature) 3 units ofmathematics (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, mathc:matics, an_d 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 ~terests an~ skills ID related practical fields. Skill in typing is of real value ID completmg many course assignments and is of particular importance to students who plan to enroll in computer courses in college. . . Students with irregular secondary school expenences may be considered for admission. Typically, scores from standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT are used to help assess readiness for college-level aca~en?c work. Students, except those admitted under the Early Admissmn Progr~, must give evidence of high school completion by the time they be~ taking courses. Students who attend traditional schools must have therr schools forward final high school transcripts. Students who are home– schooled or have experienced other types of irregular secondary school experiences must submit high school equivalency diplomas. Family Rights and PrivacyAct Cedarville College complie~ with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (the Buckley Amendment) which is designed to prot~t the privacy of educational records, to esta?lish ~e ~ght of students to ~pect and review their records, and to proV1de gmdelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data tlrrough informal and formal hearings. The College has adopted a policy which explains in detail_ the procedm:es fol– lowed for compliance with provisions of the Act. Copies of the policy are available in the Academic Records and Student Services Offices. EarlyAdmission Students who have completed their junior year of high school may arpl,Y for early admission. This is especially important for students who ~~c1- pate a lengthy graduate program after graduation from co~e?e. In ad?ition to following normal application procedures, early admissmn ~pplicants should submit superior academic records, strong recommendations from high school teachers, and a statement of approval from parents or guardi– ans. An interview is also suggested.