If test scores are not available, students will be instructed to take the exam on the next national test date or sit for the residual ACT exam on Northwest's campus. GED A student who has received the equivalency certification with a total score of at least 240 and no sub-score lower than 45 may be considered for admission. Early Release High school students who have satisfied all the credit requirements for a diploma at their high school before completing eight semesters at their high school may be considered for early release admission to Northwest. In order to satisfy high school attendance requirements, a letter of early release from the Board of Education governing the high school should be on file in the Northwest Office of Admissions. The University is not responsible for monitoring attendance or academic performance for high school purposes.
Students are limited to enrolling in lower-level courses.
Dual Enrollment of High School Students in Northwest Courses High school students who have not yet graduated from high school may be enrolled at Northwest in an on-campus course or a course taught at the local high school while still attending high school. Students must submit a Dual Enrollment application for admission, along with an official high school transcript. In addition, the student must submit a letter of recommendation and release from his or her high school counselor or principal for each trimester enrolled when enrolling in an on-campus course. In addition, placement exams and specific ACT sub-scores are required for select courses. Freshmen and sophomores must score at the 90th percentile or above on the ACT or SAT to be eligible to enroll.