Southeastern's Fast Track simplifies admission for fall 2022
Thursday, August 19, 2021
by: Tonya Lowentritt 
SOUTHEASTERN ADMISSIONS TO OFFER FAST TRACK – Southeastern Louisiana University President John L. Crain addresses high school counselors at a workshop held Thursday (Aug. 19) on campus. The university announced a new admissions opportunity for first-time students called “Fast Track.” Beginning in the fall of 2022, high school students with a minimum 2.50 GPA will be automatically admissible to the university through the program.
HAMMOND – During a recent high school counselor workshop, Southeastern Louisiana
University announced a new admissions opportunity for first-time students called “Fast
Track.” Beginning in the fall of 2022, high school students with a minimum 2.50 GPA
will be automatically admissible to the university through Fast Track. As an expansion
of the university’s test-flexible approach, ACT scores will not be required for admission.
For Southeastern, test-flexible refers to the types of test scores accepted for
English and math placement, including Accuplacer, ALEKS, ACT, Pre-ACT, PSAT, SAT,
and LEAP. Meeting eligibility requirements for TOPS and institutional scholarships
at Southeastern will still require ACT/SAT scores.
“As a leader in higher education, we are committed to serving the needs of our
region by providing access to an outstanding post-secondary education and college
experience,” said President John L. Crain. “Fast Track will allow us to provide earlier
admission decisions for students, be flexible in using multiple potential measures
to place them in appropriate courses of study and shepherd their success through academic
support systems, including academic skill-building coursework and corequisite models
for math and English when appropriate.”
While the existing admission criteria for the university remains in place, the
additional option of admitting based solely on the high school GPA allows for greater
student opportunities and aligns with the mission of Southeastern, said Director of
Admissions Anthony Ranatza.
“As the pandemic continues to disrupt some of the traditional admissions processes,
such as securing ACT or SAT scores, Fast Track will allow Southeastern to provide
faster admission decisions without having to rely on these scores,” Ranatza explained.
St. Scholastica Academy College Career Advisor Caroline Capps was delighted to
hear about the program.
“As an alumna of such an innovative university,” said Capps, “I am excited to
learn that Southeastern continues to seek out unique and creative ways to provide
opportunities for students.”
Southeastern is the third largest public university in Louisiana, offering bachelor,
master, and doctoral degrees.
For more information about Southeastern, text LION UP to 58052 or visit southeastern.edu/applynow.
