If you took your ACT tests early in your high school career, it may be worthwhile to take them again and try for higher scores. Eligibility for many scholarships and the Honors Program are based on ACT scores. If you take AP exams, wait for the results or sign up for college classes not covered in the AP exams. For example, if you score at least a 3 on the Psychology AP Exam, you would not need to take Introduction to Psychology, which is Psychology 101 at Iowa State. Earn college credits while still in high school.
Many students take classes at a local community college during their senior year.
Once you have met your high school requirements, many school districts will pay all or part of the cost of college classes for you. If you are taking classes at a community college in Iowa, check the ISU Admissions Office's homepage to see the Transfer Equivalency Guides. Copyright 1995-1999, Iowa State University. All Rights Reserved.