GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE (LOTTERY) SCHOLARSHIP The Academic Challenge Program provides scholarships to Arkansas residents pursuing a higher education. Funded in large part by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, the Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to students regardless of their academic status, whether just graduating from high school currently enrolled in college, enrolling in college for the first time, or re-enrolling after a period of time out of college. The only requirement is a composite score of 19 on the ACT or ACT equivalent score and completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The scholarship deadline to apply is generally June 1. Website - http://scholarships.adhe.edu/scholarships/detail/academic-challengescholarships CONCURRENT CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE CREDIT Concurrent credit classes are courses that you take during the day at the high school. These courses count towards both your high school transcript and your college transcript. All of our 2023-2024 concurrent credit courses will be offered through the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Check http://acts.adhe.edu/ to see if the college of your choice accepts the credit for the course you are taking. It is HIGHLY recommended that you take concurrent credit courses seriously, as it affects your college transcript and therefore influences scholarships and financial aid you might receive in college . Students attending college are required to submit all college transcripts to the university they choose to attend after high school. Students must meet college acceptance requirements prior to the first day of school in the fall to be able to take a concurrent credit class. Any student who fails to meet these requirements by our deadline will be removed from the concurrent course. College acceptance includes but is not limited to the following: • Complete the college application form • Provide proof of the required immunizations • Submit a high school transcr ipt • Possess a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA • Must have minimum ACT or Accuplacer scores. See the following: • ACT Scores • Must have a minimum ACT Composite score of 19 and Reading ACT subscore of 19 for all concurrent classes. In addition: • ACT Subscore of 19 in ENGLISH for English Comp • ACT Subscore of 19 in MATH for College Algebra OR Accuplacer Scores can be used: • Next Gen ACCUPLACER SCORES (Can take at SEARK College) by appointment. Scores accepted are Reading and writing 251 or above. Scores accepted for College Algebra are Accuplacer QRS of 249 or above. Scores accepted for AP Statistics are Accuplacer QRS of 260 or above. VERY IMPORTANT: Students who withdraw from a concurrent course once classes begin for that college could receive a failing grade. It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to communicate directly with the college concerning a withdrawal or their college transcript.
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