Admission Information

Requirements for Admission

Incoming 10th Grade Applicants (Current 9th Graders):
  • Minimum of 5 high school credits at the end of your ninth-grade year
  • Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Earn the following PERT scores:
    • Math – 100
    • Writing – 92
    • Reading – 92
Incoming 11th Grade Applicants (Current 10th Graders):
  • Minimum of 11 high school credits at the end of your tenth-grade year
  • Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Earn the following PERT scores:
    • Math – 114
    • Writing – 103
    • Reading – 106
    • Please click here for alternatives to PERT scores

Students may apply during their Freshman or Sophomore year of high school. Students who have not yet completed an application to Polk State College may do so at https://passport.polk.edu/Genesis/student/applogon.jsp. Students will need PERT scores to apply to Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School.

Reference and Informational Links

Mometrix free online tutorials

Free PERT practice Tests online

PERT Information

Polk State College PERT Test Review

PERT Study Guide