Postsecondary Options
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
NEVADA UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS
The Nevada Board of Regents sets the requirements for admission to Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. To see all Nevada options, please visit the NSHE website: https://nshe.nevada.edu/nshe-institutions/. The four-year NSHE admission criteria are as follows:
Complete the following high school course requirements:
4 credits in English
3 credits in math (Algebra I or higher)
3 credits in social studies
3 credits in natural science
and
Have at least a 3.0 weighted GPA in the required high school courses above, or
SAT Critical Reading and Math combined score of 1120, or
ACT Composite score of 22, or
Nevada Advanced Diploma.
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
A public or private educational institution where you can earn a bachelor's degree
Schools vary in size, admissions criteria, academic standards, course offerings, student population, location, and cost
In most colleges or university programs, you are expected to sample a variety of courses during the first two years and then focus on your major in the last two years
Requirements for graduation differ, although most colleges require a certain number of credits in English and foreign languages
PUBLIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ability to live at home while adjusting to college classes
Simpler admissions requirements (High School Diploma or GED, Registration, Placement Test)
Opportunity to sample college classes
A chance to build a better academic record
Lower tuition and other costs than at a typical four-year college
PRIVATE JUNIOR COLLEGE
An opportunity to live away from home in a supportive environment
Small classes with opportunities to improve academic skills
Easier entrance requirements than a typical four-year college or university
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
Provides a way to explore subject areas
Opportunity to build academic study skills without worrying about grades
Allows students to experience and explore college as an option
LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS
Learn necessary daily living skills
Practice independent living
Be part of a college or university
APPRENTICESHIPS
Begin working immediately
Receive training on the job and take classes
Earn money and benefits when you work
Learn skills that will make you employable anywhere
CAREER, VOCATIONAL, OR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Minimal admissions requirement (high school graduation may or may not be required)
All classes relate to skills needed for jobs in a particular occupational area
Learn marketable skills
JOB CORPS
Vocational, academic and social skills training
Room, board, and stipend
Job/college support after leaving Job Corps
CITY YEAR AND AMERICORPS
Monthly stipend
Educational Award for a complete year of service
Opportunity to gain job skills and work experience
MILITARY
Learn valuable job skills
Earn money for future education
Army: http://www.goarmy.com,
Navy: http://www.navy.com,
Air Force: http://www.airforce.com,
Coast Guard: http://www.gocoastguard.com,
Marines: http://www.marines.com/,
National Guard: http://www.nationalguard.com/