Becoming a Wyoming Scholar is within your reach. Taking the State Scholars Initiative Core Course of Study during high school will significantly affect your future opportunities:
- Potential employers will see your added skill level and may want to hire you
- Colleges may put your application on the top of the stack
- Your earning potential may skyrocket
"College graduates may expect to earn, on average, nearly $2.1 million in their lifetimes. That is nearly twice as much as those who have only high school diplomas."
SOURCE: Buckner, Stephen. (2004, May 10). U.S. Census Bureau News. Retrieved December 4, 2007 from http://www.census.gov/Press
These classes will probably fit easily into your schedule, and you'll still have time to take plenty of electives. Here's the plan:
SSI Core Course of Study |
WY High School Core Graduation Requirements |
|
| English | 4 years |
4 years |
| Math | 3 years |
3 years |
| Science | 3 years |
3 years |
| Social Studies | 3.5 years |
3 years |
| Foreign Language | 2 years |
Not Required |
Start Now
Sign Up and Stand Out! You may already be on your way to being a Wyoming Scholar - take a look at the course of study outlined above. If you haven't taken all the classes yet, it's not too late. You might only have to make a few adjustments in your schedule to include these classes.
Wyoming's teachers, parents, colleges, and businesses and are ready to help you succeed!
To Do
Review the Wyoming Scholars course requirements with your school counselor, enroll in and complete the courses, and graduate from high school. Tell your parents and your teachers that you want to be a Wyoming Scholar so they can help you reach your goal.
