College Admissions Requirements

The time to apply for college roles around every year and some people are unsure of what college requires. There are several steps that need to be taken to ensure every aspect of this process is taken care of. Some colleges have a simple enrollment process and larger colleges require a lengthier process. It is important to get a jump-start and make sure you meet all the college admission requirements.

The college requirement really depends on the college itself but many have the same requirements. Listed below are a few requirement examples for several different schools. Remember these are only examples, so please check the specific college you want to attend.  Bethel College is a private school while Princeton is an Ivy League school and their requirements are pretty close to the same.

• Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana has pretty standard requirements and those include: Four years of English, two years of history and a foreign language, one year of Science and Social Studies, as well as three years in Math.  It is also required to have high enough SAT or ACT scores in order to get into this college.


• Princeton University has slightly different requirements and those are: Four years of Math, English, and a foreign language. At least two years of a lab science and two years of Social studies. They would also like to see Art and Music on your transcripts. Princeton also wants their college bound students to take the ACT and the SAT.

There are also a couple of other details a student will want to check into before applying to a college. That small detail is how to pay for college. Unless your family is going to write a check, there are some financial aid kinks that need worked out.

• Every college bound student should fill out the FAFSA. This is the Free Application for Student Aid. This application allows a student to apply for financial aid based on income. Most colleges require a student to complete this before any student loans can be taken out. Also please note that there are specific federal and state deadlines for the FAFSA. Check your states website for more details.


• Don’t forget room and board! Depending on the college, a student might be required to reside on campus for their first year. Each college has these specifications put in place for certain reasons. Make sure to check with the college and decide which living arrangement is best for you, depending on your circumstances. Most local colleges do not offer room and board so you will be forced to find other means of living. 

In conclusion, there are many requirements for college admission. Take each step carefully and make sure to meet each important deadline. After all, this is only the beginning of many more important deadlines to meet as a college bound student.