{"id":1029,"date":"2017-06-01T18:13:49","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T18:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/sat-optional-faqs\/"},"modified":"2019-08-13T15:46:04","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T15:46:04","slug":"sat-optional-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/sat-optional-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"SAT – Optional FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When does the WCSU SAT-Optional policy take effect?<\/strong>
\nStudents will be eligible to apply under SAT-Optional for the fall 2013 semester.<\/p>\n

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What option should I apply under: General Admission or SAT-Optional?<\/strong>
\nStudents should carefully consider which option to utilize when applying.\u00a0 SAT-Optional was developed for students who succeeded in their high school academics but fell short on their SAT exams.\u00a0 Students are encouraged to apply under SAT-Optional if they believe that their scores do not reflect their academic capabilities.<\/p>\n

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What is the difference between a student admitted under General Admission and SAT-Optional?\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nThere are differences between the two admission options.\u00a0 Under the General Admission guidelines, students must have at least a 2.67 GPA or B- average and have a combined critical reading and mathematics SAT score of 1000.\u00a0 Students applying under General Admission are free to apply for any major at WCSU.<\/p>\n

Although students are not required to submit SAT scores under the SAT-Optional criteria, they will be required to have a
\nrecalculated GPA of at least 3.0 or a B average. Students also will be unable to apply to the nursing department or EAP
\nwithout SAT\/ACT scores on record at WCSU.<\/p>\n

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If I apply under SAT-Optional, how will WCSU evaluate my application for admission?\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nAdmission counselors at WCSU will conduct a more in-depth review of a student\u2019s application credentials.\u00a0 The student\u2019s academic and extracurricular achievements, letters of recommendation and essays will all be included in the decision-making process.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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How will an admission counselor recalculate my GPA and what courses are included in the GPA recalculation?<\/strong>
\nAn admission counselor will award quality points for each course a student has completed. The GPA will be determined by the total sum of quality points divided into the total credit hours completed.Only academic courses<\/a> that are equivalent to WCSU general education courses<\/em> will be used in the recalculation.<\/p>\n

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Are high school honors and AP classes weighted more heavily when a transcript is evaluated?<\/strong>
\nYes, the Admissions Office puts more weight on honors and AP-level courses than standard college prep courses.<\/p>\n

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Am I required to take the WCSU placement exam if I am accepted under SAT-Optional?<\/strong>
\nYes, all students who do not have SAT\/ACT scores on record at WCSU are required to take the math and writing placement exam.\u00a0 Students who have SAT\/ACT scores on record will be placed into classes based upon these scores.<\/p>\n

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Should I still submit my SAT\/ACT scores even if I apply under SAT-Optional?<\/strong>
\nTest scores that are submitted with a SAT\/ACT-optional application will not negatively impact the admission decision, but may be used for the math and writing placements.<\/p>\n

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Can I be considered for an EAP, Nursing or Merit Scholarship if I do not submit my SAT\/ACT scores?<\/strong>
\nNo, in order to considered eligible for a Merit Scholarship, WCSU requires students to have SAT\/ACT scores on record with the university.<\/p>\n

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Do you still recommend taking a college entry exam such as the SAT or ACT?<\/strong>
\nYes.<\/p>\n

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Will I be able to meet with an admission counselor to discuss whether an SAT-Optional application is best for me?<\/strong>
\nYes, the Office of Admissions encourages all students to meet with a counselor if they have any questions regarding applying to the university.<\/p>\n

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