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Profile of a Young Scholar

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 YSA empowers a community of all types of learners, including those that are first-generation college students, come from a variety of backgrounds, or have diverse learning needs.
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3.0
GPA

All scholars must have an unweighted 3.0 high school GPA.

College Math Readiness

All scholars must demonstrate college-level math readiness through either earning a 19+ on the Math ACT or a 23+ on KYOTE College Readiness.

There are a limited number of Emerging Scholars spots yearly for scholars who show exceptional promise but do not meet the math placement score. These scholars will be determined based on their applications and performance on math placement, even if they do not reach the cutoff score.
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high school recommendation

Based on:

  • School-based assessments
  • Attendance
  • Behavior
  • Co-curricular and extra-curricular participation
  • Overall social/emotional and academic readiness
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recommended

The following support scholar success and helps scholars make the most of their time in YSA but are not requirements for entry:

  • Completion of Algebra 2
  • Completion of high school required coursework in arts and humanities, health, and physical education
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