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College Preparation
Preparation is an essential ingredient for success. The earlier you begin to prepare for college, the better off you will be when it comes time to start your higher education. You'll want to make sure that you prepare yourself spiritually, academically, and financially. In addition, you should work to be well rounded by participating in additional uplifting activities outside of school and work.
Local Information Meetings
The church educational system also puts on local information meetings throughout the united states every fall. These meetings highlight how important it is to obtain a higher education and what you can do to prepare. It is also an opportunity to learn more about the church schools and to meet with representatives from each school to get your questions answered. Find a local information meeting near you.
Spiritual Preparation
Seminary Attendance
Attend seminary. It is the most important course you can take in high school. Seminary attendance, beginning in the 9th grade, is strongly encouraged by all of the admissions offices at Church colleges and universities. Seminary will give you gospel knowledge and insights that will be invaluable in college and beyond. Attending seminary will also help to prepare you for the secular and religious study you will encounter in college and at institutes of religion.
Live the Honor Code
The Honor Code is a code that students commitment to every year before attending school. It requires that students live by set spiritual standards. With this honor code students from each of the church schools enjoy a high standard of living among peers with those same values.
Academic Preparation
Recommended High School Courses
High school students should enroll in college preparatory classes as freshmen and continue to take them through the senior year. To be most prepared for the ACT and SAT exams and for college-level work, it is recommended that high school class schedules include the following:
- 4+ years of mathematics
- 4+ years of English or literature
- 2-3 years of laboratory science
- 2 years of history or government
- 2+ years of foreign language
AP/IB Classes
We strongly encourage you to enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes where available. Students who take these courses will receive extra consideration in the admissions process when applying to any CES school and will also receive college credit based on AP and IB end-of-year test scores. Research has shown that students who take these college prep courses are better prepared for the rigors of college.
Remember to do your very best in all your classes at school. Your grades are not only a reflection of your level of knowledge, but they also show colleges the amount of effort you are willing to put into schoolwork.
Learn more about AP/IB courses
The ACT/SAT Tests
The ACT and the SAT are standardized tests that analyze your knowledge over various academic topics. Many higher education institutions use these tests to gauge how well the student may perform once admitted. Find out what the church educational system recommends and what you can do to improve your scores on these standardized tests.
Financial Preparation
It is not too early to begin planning to pay for college. Learn about the costs of college attendance and begin developing a financial plan with those who will be involved in paying for your education.
Extracurricular Preparation
Spend your time wisely. Find activities outside of school that will help you to grow and build on your interests. Get involved in a variety of services opportunities, athletics, work, clubs, organizations, and leadership. Many college admission offices give special consideration to students who have played a key role in activities outside of class.