Sharon in SC Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I spoke with our area university. For a high schooler to be admitted to their dual enrollment program, they must have taken the ACT or SAT prior to June of the year they enter the 11th grade (meaning they must take these tests in their sophomore year) *and* they must score a 1200 on the SAT or a 26 on the ACT. This sounds high to me in light of the fact that that they will not yet have completed even the second year of high school. Of course, this is all new to me so what do I know? ;-} What have your experiences been regarding univ expections on your dually enrolled students? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Yes, that seems normal. The earlier one begins dual enrollment the higher the score must be. So, a junior must score better than a senior. Our system in OK does have different requirements depending on which type of institution one is entering (technology, community college, regional university, large state university) The large state universities have the highest ACT requirement, and the technology schools have the lowest. Our large state schools require a 25 ACT for a junior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Our cc just required that they scored high enough to place in college level classes, the same as everyone else. They're not eligible for the remedial classes, even if you pay for them (so I was told by admissions.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) I spoke with our area university. For a high schooler to be admitted to their dual enrollment program, they must have taken the ACT or SAT prior to June of the year they enter the 11th grade (meaning they must take these tests in their sophomore year) *and* they must score a 1200 on the SAT or a 26 on the ACT. This sounds high to me in light of the fact that that they will not yet have completed even the second year of high school. Of course, this is all new to me so what do I know? ;-} What have your experiences been regarding univ expections on your dually enrolled students? That sounds reasonable. This is a university, not a community college, right? There's a big difference. In order to get into a dual enrollment program, those few kids that are admitted have to be very bright, motivated kids. After all, they are basically applying to the university. My 9th grader took his SATs early this fall and got a 1940...and that was before he'd even been in high school for more than two months, so I wouldn't worry too much about the amount of time she's been in high school. If you are really worried about it, give your dd a practice SAT test and see how she does. Ria Edited February 22, 2009 by Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 That sounds reasonable. This is a university, not a community college, right? There's a big difference. In order to get into a dual enrollment program, those few kids that are admitted have to be very bright, motivated kids. After all, they are basically applying to the university. My 9th grader took his SATs early this fall and got a 1940...and that was before he'd even been in high school for more than two months, so I wouldn't worry too much about the amount of time she's been in high school. If you are really worried about it, give your dd a practice SAT test and see how she does. Ria Yes, it is a state university. Dh and I assumed it's what you guys are saying here (more stringent criteria for the dual enrollment admissions). Congrats to your son, Ria! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Yes, it is a state university. Dh and I assumed it's what you guys are saying here (more stringent criteria for the dual enrollment admissions). Congrats to your son, Ria! Sharon, It just occurred to me as I was washing way too many dirty dishes (I've been on a cooking spree) that perhaps you didn't mean dual enrollment per se. Let me explain. At our local state university, a homeschool student can take a class without being in the dual-enrollment program. To the university, dual-enrollment is a very special, highly competitive program to which only a select few students are ever accepted. Those students are fully dual-enrolled, not just taking a class here and there. Perhaps this is what you meant all along; however, if you meant to call the university and find out what the criteria were for a student to take a few classes but mentioned "dual enrollment" they would have assumed that you meant the dual enrollment program. I hope that's not too confusing. My ds took several classes at a local university. Because he wasn't dual-enrolled, he just signed up for what he wanted to take, and he did get dual credit. The local state university would have let him do that as well, but the classes he wanted to take filled up too soon. Ria Edited February 22, 2009 by Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Sharon, however, if you meant to call the university and find out what the criteria were for a student to take a few classes but mentioned "dual enrollment" they would have assumed that you meant the dual enrollment program. Ria See, *this* is what we're interested in! I'll make another call today to see if there was miscommunication. Thanks, Ria!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Does the 1200 include the essay part of the SAT, or only the math and verbal? If it includes the essay, then I don't think it is unreasonable to expect an average of 400 of someone who is going to be taking college level classes, and I think it is achievable by a brightish sophomore without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Does the 1200 include the essay part of the SAT, or only the math and verbal? If it includes the essay, then I don't think it is unreasonable to expect an average of 400 of someone who is going to be taking college level classes, and I think it is achievable by a brightish sophomore without a problem. No, it does not include the essary portion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Sharon, It just occurred to me as I was washing way too many dirty dishes (I've been on a cooking spree) that perhaps you didn't mean dual enrollment per se. Let me explain. At our local state university, a homeschool student can take a class without being in the dual-enrollment program. To the university, dual-enrollment is a very special, highly competitive program to which only a select few students are ever accepted. Those students are fully dual-enrolled, not just taking a class here and there. Perhaps this is what you meant all along; however, if you meant to call the university and find out what the criteria were for a student to take a few classes but mentioned "dual enrollment" they would have assumed that you meant the dual enrollment program. I hope that's not too confusing. My ds took several classes at a local university. Because he wasn't dual-enrolled, he just signed up for what he wanted to take, and he did get dual credit. The local state university would have let him do that as well, but the classes he wanted to take filled up too soon. Ria ria, I spoke with the dual enrollment counselor today. Yes, that is the program she described to me (special, highly competitive program) but that is all that is available to a high school student desiring to take courses at this particular university. Thanks for trying to help me in this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) That does sound a bit high to me. I mean, *I* would feel more comfy if that is where students were before they were put in college courses, but our community colleges and universities don't require so far over average (but do require students to also pass state test if they're SAT/ACT score doesn't test them out of that test) And certain programs don't require anything like that. For example, the public school program at one local college allows ANY 10th grader on level to finish high school while getting their Assoc degree. But that is a public school program, not dual-enrollment. Dual-enrolled have to be able to pass (or test out of) Texas' test (they can't need remedial courses). ETA: Students who make over a certain level on the SAT/ACT do not have to take the state test. Maybe THAT was the level she was quoting? Edited February 24, 2009 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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