ACT, SAT, AP, IB, Cambridge Exams & Courses
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Students may use scores on college admissions (ACT (no writing)®, ACT with Writing®, SAT®) tests to show they possess the knowledge and skills expected of high school graduates.
In addition, students who earn a score of 3 or higher on specified Advanced Placement (AP) tests, 4 or higher on specified International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, or E or higher on specific Cambridge International Advanced or Advanced Subsidiary exams may use these scores to meet graduation assessment requirements in English language arts and/or math.
College Admissions Test Cut Scores
Students may use scores on college admissions (ACT (no writing)®, ACT with Writing®, SAT®) tests to show they possess the knowledge and skills expected of high school graduates.
In addition, students who earn a score of 3 or higher on specified Advanced Placement (AP) tests or 4 or higher on specified International Baccalaureate (IB) exams may use these scores to meet graduation pathway requirements in English language arts and/or math.
Students must meet or exceed the following scores in a given content area:
Approved College Admission Tests | English Language Arts | Mathematics |
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ACT | N/A | 16 |
ACT with Writing | 14 | 16 |
SAT |
410 | 430 |
*SAT Subject Tests, PSAT, or alternate ACT tests (i.e. ACT Compass, Aspire, etc.) DO NOT qualify.
ACT and SAT scores from exams taken in Washington will be uploaded by OSPI into the Pathways Database.
AP, IB & Cambridge Courses and Exams
Graduation Pathway Requirement by Content Area | AP Courses and Exams Exam Scores: 3 or higher Course: C+ grade in each term |
IB Courses and Exams Exam Scores: 4 or higher Course: C+ grade in each term |
Cambridge Courses and Exams Exam Scores: E or higher Course: C+ grade in each term |
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Mathematics |
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Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
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English Language Arts |
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Advanced (A) or Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
Starting in the 2023-24 school year
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AP, IB, and Cambridge course information will be pulled directly from CEDARS student grade history.