Steps to Apply

To view the specific requirements for different types of applicants (PSEO, Transfer, etc.) select the appropriate option (below):

Admissions

Step
1
Application for Admission
Step
2
Pastor's Recommendation Form

This form should be completed by one of the pastors in the applicant's local church who has known him or her for at least six months and is not a relative. The Pastor's Reference Form should be mailed directly to the Admissions Office by the pastor.

Step
3
College Entrance Exams

ALL students must forward results from either the ACT (American College Testing) examination or the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test). An ACT score of 18 or above (or an SAT total score of 850 or above) is required for regular admission.

Students with test scores below the standard may be considered for admission on a provisional status.

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4
High School Transcript or GED Scores

Applicants should contact their high school counselor and request that an official copy of their high school transcript be forwarded to the Admissions Office. A 2.2 cumulative GPA is required for regular admission. GPAs below 2.2 can be considered for admission on a provisional basis. A final high school transcript must be sent after graduation. Students who have completed the GED must forward a copy of their scores to the Admissions Office.

Step
5
$25 Application Fee

Students applying for admissions through our online application must pay the application fee electronically in order to complete the submission of the application.  Students choosing to fill out and mail a paper application form should enclose a check with their mailed application form.

Step
6
Character Recommendation Form

This form should be completed by a teacher, guidance counselor or school administrator who knows the student. Transfer students should have a college professor or administrative staff member complete the form. Individuals who have been out of school and employed should have their employer complete the form. Recommendation forms completed by relatives will not be accepted.

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