Two initiatives using SD-STARS
Proactive admissions, college readiness coursework
This fall, the South Dakota Department of Education will again use SD-STARS for two initiatives: proactive admissions and college readiness coursework.
Proactive Admissions
Qualifying South Dakota public high school seniors will receive a letter from the department alerting them that they have met criteria for guaranteed general acceptance into the state’s six public universities and four technical colleges.
College Readiness Coursework
Qualifying South Dakota public high school seniors will receive a letter from the department alerting them that they will need to take remedial courses if they attend the state’s public postsecondary institutions and that the students can participate in college readiness coursework to avoid this remedial coursework.
Letters for both programs will be sent in October, and school staff will be able to access which students received these letters via the STARS report called SO.002.00-A – Proactive Admission and Remedial Coursework.
For more information about proactive admissions, check out https://sdmylife.com/prepping-for-college/proactive-admissions. For information on college readiness coursework, go to https://sdmylife.com/prepping-for-college/college-readiness-courses.
If you have any questions on the SD-STARS report, please contact STARSHelp@state.sd.us.