If you are considering submitting an application to Parkland College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Here's an overiew of some of Parkland College's admissions stats.
Parkland College 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 0% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 100% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Parkland College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Parkland College does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is not competitive to get into Parkland College. Parkland College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.
In 2021, Parkland College **accepted .
Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Parkland College, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores. Admissions to allied health, nursing programs is program moderately difficult.
Transfer student admissions is not competitive.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine. What does Parkland College consider during the admissions process? Listed below are factors commonly taken into consideration during admissions decisions.
Make sure to check with Parkland College for more information on admission factors.
Make sure to check in with Parkland College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Parkland College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Parkland College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Parkland College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 0% of Parkland College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 100% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
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To be most competitive at Parkland College, you should strive to earn between 16 and 22 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 22 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Parkland College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 22, and three out of four students scored lower than 22 on the ACT.
A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Parkland College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.
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For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Parkland College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Parkland College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Parkland College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Parkland College.
Does Parkland College accept transfer credits?
✅ Parkland College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Parkland College accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Do I have to submit test scores to Parkland College?
❌ No, Parkland College is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Parkland College?
❌ Parkland College does not offer early decision.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Parkland College?
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Admission Difficulty
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Parkland College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Parkland College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
22 and Above
16 to 22
16 and Less
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
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