To help us evaluate a student's academic background and determine his or her readiness for the college experience To improve the quality of our academic advising To determine if a prospective student meets the satisfactory completion of general education requirements To verify high school completion for the purpose of meeting University graduation requirements To document to outside organizations (accrediting agencies, employers, or government agencies) that the University endeavors to admit only qualified applicants To satisfy the U.S. Department of Education's regulations governing the awarding of financial aid