Students are College Ready if they meet either the academic indicators OR standardized testing benchmarks listed below. Click here to download a summary of the indicators.

Academic Indicators
GPA 2.8 out of 4.0 and one or more of the following academic indicators:

  • Advanced Placement Exam (3+)

  • Advanced Placement Course (A, B or C)

  • Dual Credit College English and/or Math (A, B or C)

  • College Developmental/Remedial English and/or Math (A, B or C)

  • Algebra II (A, B or C)

  • International Baccalaureate Exam (4+)

Standardized Testing Benchmarks (minimum score)

  • SAT Exam:  Math (530)    |    Reading and Writing (480)

  • ACT Exam:  English (18)    |    Reading (22)    |    Science (23)    |    Math (22)

  • College Readiness Placement Assessment (determined by post-secondary institution) 

Additional Factors that Contribute to College Success
Earning As, Bs, Cs; FAFSA Completion; Enrollment in career pathway course sequence; College Academic Advising; Participation in College Bound Bridge Programs; Senior year math class; Completion of a math class after Algebra II