WV TO RAISE COLLEGE ENTRANCE STANDARDS

(11/01/2005)

New college admissions standards that take effect in 2008 could prevent about 1,500 high school graduates from attending a public four-year institution in WV. Beginning in 2008, students must score at least 18 on the ACT and graduate with a 2.0 point average or higher to enter a West Virginia college. Currently they have to score a 17 on the ACT or have a 2.0 average, not both. West Virginia's acting higher education chancellor wants to design a way for students who don't meet the higher standards to enter colleges on a provisional basis. Additionally, high school students will have to complete more foreign language, science and math courses before they can enter a four-year institution. West Virginia University and Marshall University already require a score of 19 or higher on the ACT.

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