Admission Developmental Studies   Students who are admitted with a low ACT composite score (or comparable SAT) are placed in the Developmental Studies Program (DS). The following table indicates the criteria used in the admissions process:   Test Score GPA Admissions Status 19+ a Admitted Clear 18 2.5+ Admitted Clear 18 Below 2.5 Developmental Studies 15-17 2.0+ Developmental Studies 15-17 Below 2.0 Denied 14 and below n/a Denied   The above recommendations were approved effective July 2002.   Credits earned in DS courses do not meet degree requirements. However, the credits earned do carry institutional credit and qualify for financial aid. Grades earned are computed into the overall GPA in most colleges and hours are counted toward classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.).   Students admitted to the DS program are required to complete Study Skills, Writing and a math sequence. Placement testing determines the specific math courses required.   The counseling file remains in Developmental Studies for at least two semesters. During that time, the student's chosen program and major appear on the system.