Through fall 2025, Northwest does not require an ACT or SAT test score for admission.
Admission criteria for students who do not submit an ACT or SAT test score:
* Students who must submit an ACT or SAT score for admission:
For questions about this option, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@dos5.net or 660.562.1148.
* Per 2016 SAT redesign
Anyone who is 24 years of age or older at the time of application will be considered an Adult Student. If they have not attended another regionally-accredited institution following completion of their high school career or equivalency, these Adult Students will be considered freshmen and admission will be based on their high school GPA or GED/HiSET score, and a personal essay. If available, ACT/SAT scores will be used for scholarship purposes and for course placement. If the Adult Student applicant has completed some coursework at a regionally-accredited institution but fewer than 24 transferable hours, admission will be based on their high school GPA or GED/HiSET score, a personal essay and review of their college coursework.
If you have taken the ACT/SAT more than once, you can benefit from the superscore. Northwest will evaluate the ACT and SAT according to your "superscore" which is a composite of your best subscores in each subject area, regardless of the test date. Be sure to send in all your test scores for consideration. Your highest subscores will be used for admissions decisions, automatic scholarships and course placement.
The Academic Success Coaching Program at Northwest was designed for the first-time freshman who, after thorough and thoughtful review of academic records and transcripts, is believed to have the potential to be successful at Northwest given the proper support. Students selected for participation in this program have identified areas of weakness and must participate in this program in order to enroll as a student at Northwest.
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