Prairie High School

How to qualify

Steps to get started:

1. Register online at www.clark.edu/running start. Follow the application and testing instructions.

2. YOU MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TO QUALIFY FOR RUNNING START:

Current public or private high school transcript with a cumulative 2.75 G.P.A. including the first semester of current year (*Math test required to qualify for college-level Math)

Smarter Balanced scores of 3 or 4 on the Math or English tests

ALEKS Math test score at college-level (taken at Clark College)

AP score of 3 or higher on an English or Calculus exam

College-level transfer credits in English or Math from a regionally accredited college

COMPASS Writing and College Algebra scores at college-level (taken at Clark College)

English “Readiness Assessment” placement for ENGL& 101 if none of the above or home schooled

3. Complete the online orientation on CLARK’s website (required)

4. View the PHS Running Start Orientation (below)

5. Print out and return the Running Start Forms (file below) to your counselor