Acceptance Requirements

GPA or GED Option

If you can provide proof that you earned a 2.0 or above Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) in high school, OR if you can provide proof you earned a G.E.D, you automatically meet the acceptance requirements for Westwood Online. If you can show proof of either of the above options, please contact your Enrollment Advisor immediately to get more information about your acceptance to Westwood Online.

If you cannot provide this proof, you may meet acceptance requirements in ONE of the following ways:

Completion of the ACT Exam

Applicants must have a composite score of at least 17 on both the English and Mathematics sections of the exam. ACT scores can be sent directly to the school by entering Westwood's ACT code (#0545) on ACT's form (scores valid for five years). If you have already taken the exam, contact ACT to have your scores sent to Westwood.

Completion of the SAT Exam

Applicants must have a score of at least 460 on both the Mathematics and Verbal sections of the exam. SAT scores can be sent directly to the school by entering Westwood's SAT code (#3948) on SAT's form (scores are good for five years). If you have already taken the exam, contact the College Board to have your scores sent to Westwood.

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