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If you are planning to attend a four-year college or university you must complete:
- Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR)
- Admission Eligibility Index
Below is a chart that shows current curriculum requirements for college admission in the State of Colorado.
1. Higher Education Admission Requirements
| SUBJECT | UNITS |
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 (Algebra I & algebra II and geometry or equivalent) |
| Science | 3 (Two must be lab-based) |
| Social Studies | 3 (One must be U.S. History or World Civilization) |
| Other | 1 unit of foreign language, 2 units of academic electives |
2. The Admission Eligibility Index
The Admission Eligibility Index is a score derived from your ACT or SAT Test, Grade Point Average and Percent of High School Rank. As a student of home-based education, your best protection for admission to a college of your choice is to earn a high score on the ACT or SAT Test.
What do you want from your college/university training? You are going to invest a substantial amount of your own money and your own life into your post-secondary education and training. You donÂ’t want to waste a dime more than necessary, nor do you want to waste your time and effort. To make the most of your resources consider these points:
What are your own long-term goals?
- What job will take you to your long-term goals?
- Where do you want to live?
What education is required to meet these two requirements?
Where can you get the best education for your time and money?
- Use Internet resources to help you find that best education.
- Register at www.mystudentedge.com and become familiar with the site.
- www.collegeincolorado.org/
- Personally visit college campuses.
- Visit with college advisors.
- Shop around for what you want.
Research and plan your finances.