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Dixie State University is now awarding freshman academic scholarships based exclusively on students unweighted high school GPAs.

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The new system for awarding scholarships, which goes into effect immediately for those applying for the 2021-2022 academic year, no longer factors in students ACT or SAT test scores, but focuses solely on students performance in their high school classes.

Jay Sorensen, director of admissions at Dixie State, said in a prepared statement:

Research has shown that students propensity for success in college can be best predicted by their high school GPAs, By basing scholarship awards only on students GPAs, Dixie State can reward students for dedicating themselves to hard work, studying hard and succeeding in classes for four years.

The new system aligns with DSUs commitment to offering an open education.

DSU is dedicated to a better vision of higher education, and we believe that everyone deserves the chance to succeed, Sorensen said in a news release. It is our dedication to being open-access and inclusive that drives us to adopt a scholarship model that reflects this commitment.

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To learn more about scholarships at Dixie State University, visit scholarships.dixie.edu