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    HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS

    An applicant who completed high school graduation requirements under a home school program or graduated from a non-accredited high school may be considered for admission.

    According to the policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, an applicant whose SAT I combined (Verbal plus Mathematics) score is at or above the average SAT I score of the previous year's fall semester first-time freshman admitted to the USG institution to which he or she is applying and who has completed the equivalent of each of the College Preparatory Curriculum areas as documented by a portfolio of work and/or other evidence that substantiates College Preparatory Curriculum completion qualifies for consideration for admission.

    Home schooled applicants, regardless of age, need to submit the following documents:

    • Georgia Perimeter College Application for Admission and $20.00 Application Fee (non-refundable)
    • SAT/ACT Scores
      • Must meet the average SAT I combined score or ACT composite score for the previous Fall Semester’s freshman class.
      • Current requirement: SAT I Verbal 460, math 470, combined SAT I of 930 or ACT English 17, math 18, composite of 18.
      • Information for requesting official scores can be found at www.sat.org or www.act.org.
    • Home School Portfolio
      • Applicants who were home schooled must submit a Home School Portfolio Summary form along with supporting documentation.  The Summary form and documentation must substantiate completion of all College Preparatory Curriculum units.  Failure to submit adequate supporting documentation will delay the processing of the application.
      • Official transcripts from any regionally accredited home school program or conventional public or private high schools attended.
    • Letter of Completion
      • Letter from the primary teacher or program administrator certifying completion of high school and date of high school graduation
    • Official College Transcript(s)
      • Transcripts from each college, university, or technical school attended are required.
      • Applicants who previously attended a college or university and have less than 30 semester hours of transferable college credit must also meet SAT/ACT and high school requirements.

    Home school applicants who received a General Education Development (GED) diploma will need to submit official passing GED scores as well as a Home School Portfolio for College Preparatory Curriculum evaluation. SAT/ACT scores are not required fro applicants with a GED.

    Placement testing (COMPASS) may be required prior to Registration.