Each year thousands of students depart to a four-year college or university only to be told, they are not ready. This determination is often made solely on what that child scored on their ACT or SAT alone.

English – Minimum ACT = 18 (English sub test)

Math – Minimum ACT = 21 (Math sub test)

The North Dakota University System (NDUS) spells this harsh reality out in its own policies and procedures. It can be found within NDUS Policy 402.1.2. Here is a link to the procedures used to enroll a new student entry level math or English. If your child cannot make these entrance requirements they are required then to take a remedial course. A course that your child will pay for, yet earn zero credit.

Here is a graphic showing the financial costs for students taking remedial course across the country. It is staggering!

In addition to the financial costs students having to enroll in remedial courses are also increasing their odds of not completing their college degree at all.

If you have determined that your child does not meet the entrance requirements speak to the counselor or principal before they enroll for courses for their senior year. They can assist them in enrolling in the course and directing them to our MyFoundationsLab proctor.

MyFoundations Math – 1 semester

MyFoundations English/Writing – 1 semester

*If your child would need to complete both this would be scheduled one per semester to span the entire school year.

Once they are enrolled a pre-course meeting will be held with the instructor and the student will select a time period (similar to a classroom course) where they will report in each week to monitor progress and receive support if needed. The student will be provided access to a computer during school time to complete the course. However, if they would have a computer at home they could also complete this course there.

If you child would need academic support teachers in both the math and english departments are prepared to provide assistance as needed.

First and foremost a willingness to address these issues. These are online courses that will require personal discipline to complete successfully.

A computer to complete the course will be made available during the school day. However a home computer or laptop could also be used.