College Admission Requirements
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Students need to be aware that course selections in high school impact his/her options after high school. Each technical school, college, or university has certain admission requirements and it is expected that students successfully complete the requirements for technical school, college or university of his/her choice.
Students have the option to earn college credit while in high school. Students planning on attending college after high school may choose to take advantage of the different options that Boone Central offers.
Online College Classes – Students meeting specific criteria and on track for graduation may enroll in an online college class through Central Community College. Students are allowed one period per college class in which they are enrolled to work on their class. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 12 credit hours, providing they earn an “A”, “B”, or “C” in each class. Students are responsible for paying for tuition and books for these classes. Students do not earn high school credit from Boone Central for these classes. It is highly recommended that students check with the technical school, college, or university they plan to attend to ensure that credits will transfer.
Dual Credit – Students have the opportunity to earn Boone Central credit and as well as college credit at the same time. Boone Central has agreements with Central Community College and Nebraska Wesleyan University to give students the chance to fulfill general education requirements they would have to take in college. It is highly recommended that students check with the technical school, college, or university they plan to attend to ensure that credits will transfer. Students must complete dual credit classes with an “A”, “B”, or “C” to earn college credit. Students are responsible for tuition for the college credits, but Boone Central provides the books.
Central Community offers college credit for Advanced Biology and English 12. Nebraska Wesleyan University offers college credit for American History, World History and Calculus.
General Admission Requirements for UNL, UNK, UNO
Category
Units
University – Wide Requirements
English
4 years
All courses must include intensive reading and writing experience.
Math
3 years
Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry
Social Studies
3 years
American or World History, American Government or geography, and an additional social science course
Science
3 years
At least two courses from the following list: Biology, chemistry, physics, or earth sciences; at least one course with laboratory instruction
Foreign Language
2 years
Must be in the same language.
UNL
UNO
UNK
Additional Academic Requirement
1 year
One additional year of math that builds on a knowledge of Algebra
1 additional year from any core category
1 additional year from any core category
PLUS: Students must meet ONE of the following:
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Must be ranked in the upper half of senior class
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Score a 20 or higher on the ACT
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An SAT combined score of 950
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University of Nebraska at Lincoln
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Click here to see the majors at UNL that require more than two years of a foreign language.
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Nebraska State College System
Admission to the Nebraska State College system is granted to students who have graduated from an accredited Nebraska high school. It is strongly recommended that students take courses that are designed for college preparation. Students must request their ACT scores to be submitted to the college directly from ACT.
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Chadron State College
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Peru State College, Wayne State College
Nebraska Community College System
Admission to the Nebraska Community College system is granted to students who have graduated from an accredited Nebraska high school or completed the requirements for a GED. Students must take the ACT or Accuplacer test to assist in placement of courses.
Community Colleges
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Central Community College - Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings
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Northeast Community College - Norfolk
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Southeast Community College - Lincoln, Milford and Beatrice
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Metro Community College - Omaha
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Mid-Plains Community College - North Platte and McCook
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Western Community College - Scottsbluff, Sydney, and Alliance
4 Year Private College Admission Requirements
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