April 16, 2024
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Kristina Torres, USG Communications
Test Optional Waiver Extended Through Summer 2026
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The temporary waiver does not apply to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Institute of Technology, the University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Âé¶¹´«Ã½ College & State University.
For Academic Year 2025-2026, the 23 remaining institutions will have two options for making admissions decisions:
- : Schools can use a formula that includes the student’s high school grade point average and test scores for either the SAT or ACT.
- Test-optional: Schools can use the student’s grade point average on the required high school curriculum without a standardized test score at the following minimum grade point averages (GPA):
- 3.4 GPA for research universities: Augusta University and Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State University.
- 3.2 GPA for comprehensive universities: Kennesaw State University, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Southern University, University of West Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Valdosta State University.
- 3.0 GPA for state universities: Albany State University, Clayton State University, Columbus State University, Fort Valley State University, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Southwestern State University, Middle Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State University, Savannah State University and the University of North Âé¶¹´«Ã½.
- State colleges: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, College of Coastal Âé¶¹´«Ã½, Dalton State College, East Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State College, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Gwinnett College, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Highlands College, Gordon State College and South Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State College will continue to be test-optional in accordance with Board of Regents policy.
Test-optional admission was additionally extended to the Dual Enrollment Program through Academic Year 2025-2026. This program provides Âé¶¹´«Ã½ high school students the opportunity to earn college credit alongside their high school diploma.
Test scores will continue to be required to apply for Zell Miller scholarships in accordance with state of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ requirements.
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