{"id":212,"date":"2025-04-10T12:12:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T19:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:49:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:49:46","slug":"college-readiness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/college-readiness\/","title":{"rendered":"College Readiness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;173px&#8221; height=&#8221;234px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;303px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider show_arrows=&#8221;off&#8221; show_pagination=&#8221;off&#8221; use_bg_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; use_text_overlay=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h1&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;208px&#8221; height=&#8221;301px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;374px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; header_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;College Readiness&#8221; image_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; image_phone=&#8221;&#8221; image_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dartmouth-college-292587_1920.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_slide_description=&#8221;padding-top: 26vh;||padding-bottom: 10vh;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px||8px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1744311800022_403\">Pathways to College<\/h1>\n<p>Our ACA High School Director stays up on current UC\/CSU requirements.\u00a0 Many ACA students attend college ranging from Jr. College and transferring to a university to enrolling directly into many UC and CSU campuses as well as other prestigious universities e.g. Stanford, Pepperdine, Patrick Henry College, Washington Lee, The Master\u2019s College and many others.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #e09900;\">The following are areas that need to be considered in order to reach your goal.<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/acaec.net\/vision.html#accreditation\" rel=\"noopener\">ACCREDITATION<\/a> \u2013 we are not accredited but a-g classes can still be accomplished.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0A-G courses \u2013 There are several options to meet these requirements for university bound students. Contact the High School Director for assistance.\u00a0 They can be accomplished through:\n<ul>\n<li>Jr. College transferable classes.<\/li>\n<li>Online AP classes<\/li>\n<li>CLEP testing &#8211; check with the college of your choice to see how many they will accept of each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>SAT\/ACT \u2013 for more information see below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>School Code for testing &#8211; 050099<\/li>\n<li>Diplomas \u2013 We offer three levels of diplomas based on the level of \u00a0 curriculum, credits accomplished and the learning ability.\u00a0 They are:\n<ul>\n<li>College\/University<\/li>\n<li>Vocational\/Jr. College<\/li>\n<li>Resource (Special Needs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Transcripts \u2013 Our transcripts are given to show the level of education.\n<ul>\n<li>College\/University bound students earn college level classes through the Jr. College, AP classes and CLEP.\u00a0 These three options are chosen depending on the university of choice.<\/li>\n<li>Vocational\/Jr. College transcripts need fewer credits and go in another direction other than college prep.\u00a0 This is defined by the vocation of choice.<\/li>\n<li>Resource transcripts define the level of the class accomplished.\u00a0 All students meet state requirements on their level of education. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1744311800022_405\">SAT &amp; ACT Testing<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/testing.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Exam Form&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;77%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Taking the SAT or ACT confirms your education as a homeschool student. These tests are valuable in many cases such as applying to a university, scholarships, vocational programs, and as a placement for high school valedictorian or salutatorian. Always prepare to take on of these tests by the end of your Junior year and again in the beginning of your Senior year to achieve your highest score possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Differences of the New SAT\/ACT.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SAT is scored on a scale of 400-1600.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SAT questions require more time to understand and answer.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SAT has 5 reading passages.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If you\u2019re a true science-phobe, the SAT might be a better fit.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Both tests now have the same advanced math concepts.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You do not get a calculator on all the math questions on the SAT.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Both essays are optional<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SAT essay is 50 minutes and is more comprehension focused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ACT is scored on a scale of 1-36.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ACT questions tend to be more straight forward.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ACT has 4 reading passages.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ACT has a Science section that tests your critical thinking skills.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Both tests now have the same advanced math concepts.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You get a calculator for all math question on the ACT.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Both essays are optional.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ACT is 40 minutes and they want to see how well you can evaluate and<br \/>analyze complex issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pathways to College Our ACA High School Director stays up on current UC\/CSU requirements.\u00a0 Many ACA students attend college ranging from Jr. College and transferring to a university to enrolling directly into many UC and CSU campuses as well as other prestigious universities e.g. Stanford, Pepperdine, Patrick Henry College, Washington Lee, The Master\u2019s College and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-212","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=212"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/212\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":221,"href":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/212\/revisions\/221"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/acaec.net\/w\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}