High School High School Completion Completion is it for me?is it for me?

High School High School Completion Completion is it for me?is it for me?

Make a choice• Do I really need the high school diploma?

– Many colleges and universities do not require the diploma for admissions if you have earned a two year transfer degree.

– Check on the university or college you plan to attend in the future to determine if the diploma is necessary or not.

• How long would it take me to earn the diploma?– In some cases it might take an extra 1 to 2 years to

earn the diploma depending on your English level.

Diploma Requirements • High School Core courses

– These classes are usually not transferable and only count toward the high school diploma

• State of Washington required project– You will need to compile a culminating project/portfolio as part of the high school completion

program

• Testing Required– You will need to take either an SAT (standardized test for college admissions ) or ACT

(American College Testing)– Scores for the SAT: 350 (Reading) 380 (Writing) 470 (Math)****– Scores for the ACT: 13 (Reading) 15 (Writing) 19(Math) ****

. Previous academic work • -Transcripts from 9Th -12Th grade• -Transcripts must be translated and certified originals

– ****Score information taken form OSPI (State of Washington)

High School Diploma without High School

completion• Associate Degree Earns a High School Diploma

1. Complete an associate degree (AA, AS or AAS degree)2. Turn or be 21 years of age

» When you turn 21 years of age, you are automatically eligible to earn the high school diploma.

3. Apply for graduation requesting both your associate degree and high school diploma.  Your diploma will be issued by Highline Community College.