Middle Georgia Technical College

Congratulations!

You've taken the first step to becoming a Middle Georgia Technical College student. At MGTC, we value our students and want to make becoming one as easy as possible. Below, you'll find outlined some of our admissions guidelines and different methods to apply for admission. We want you to become a student at MGTC because Your Future is Our Business!

Applying for Admission

To make it easy for you, we offer some options for how you can apply:

• Apply Online: thanks to our partnership with GAcollege411 applying online for admission is a simple and straighforward process
• Download an application form: Once you download the form, you can type in the blanks, then print it off and bring it by the school
• Come by the admissions office: We're more than happy to help you in person, just come by our offices or call 478-988-6850 for more information

Admissions Procedures:

Applications

Application may be obtained via the Internet at www.middlegatech.edu or paper applications may be obtained in the Admission Office. A $15 non-refundable application fee must be submitted along with a completed application. Applications from persons who do not actually enroll in Middle Georgia Technical College will be maintained for one year from the date of application.

Documentation of Secondary and Postsecondary Education

It is the responsibility of students to provide Middle Georgia Technical College with a copy of their high school or GED diploma or transcripts. Transcripts from other postsecondary schools attended are also required in order to receive transfer credit. Postsecondary transcripts are required for financial aid purposes, for degree seeking students, and students receiving VA benefits.

Testing

Prospective students entering all degree/diploma and certificate programs must do one of the following:

• take the ASSET or COMPASS placement test
• submit acceptable SAT, ACT or CPE scores
• provide an official transcript from an accredited post secondary institution showing satisfactory completion of appropriate English and math courses

The placement test is offered between 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. on Friday. The test is also offered by appointment for those unable to come in during regular testing hours. Contact the CARE Center - or 988-6800 extension 5020 for an appointment.

Waiting Lists

In the event that a student’s program of choice does not have available openings, a waiting list will be created. Students will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis or in accordance with program competitive admission criteria.

Additional requirements for Allied Health programs

In addition to admissions test scores, allied health applicants must submit a copy of their high school transcript or GED, copies of college transcripts (if appropriate), and proof of age. In addition, Allied Health applicants must meet required scores on the specific occupational tests, and should be aware that a medical examination and a dental evaluation form must be completed prior to clinical experiences in the second quarter. Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology students must also make a grade of B or better in the math and Anatomy and Physiology classes to progress from allied health core to occupational specific technical courses. Nursing students must also make a B or higher in Drug Calculation. Nursing students may repeat Anatomy and Physiology and/or Drug Calculation one time in order to make the required grade.

Admissions Requirements:

Age

All students must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application to Middle Georgia Technical College (exceptions may be granted by the President of MGTC). Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Practical Nursing, and Surgical Technology applicants must be at least 17 at the time of application; applicants for the Radiologic Technology program must be 18.

Education

Generally, a high school diploma or GED is required for admission to most programs at Middle Georgia Technical College. There are programs that do not require a diploma or GED to enter, but do require that the student receives a GED prior to graduation from MGTC. Applicants who do not have a high school diploma or GED must pass an independently administered test to show ability to benefit from the program of study and to receive the Federal PELL Grant. The President may grant a waiver to the admissions requirements as it relates to possessing a GED or high school diploma for those secondary students who are otherwise eligible to enroll in a program of study that is agreed upon by the secondary school and Middle Georgia Technical College.

Students completing a secondary program of study that is not approved by the United States Department of Education or a recognized accreditation agency accepted by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education may be admitted to Middle Georgia Technical College by attaining a GED or through one of the following paths:

• Documentation of certified home schooling; appropriate placement test cut-off scores; and a minimum SAT score of 430 verbal/400 math, or ACT score of 18 verbal/16 math.
• Presidential waiver – students being admitted under this section may seek a Presidential waiver from the usual requirements that they earn a high school diploma or GED prior to graduation from a program.
• Students with diplomas from secondary schools located outside the United States may have their transcripts evaluated for equivalency by an approved outside evaluation organization or follow a path described above.

Test Scores

Students applying for degree and diploma programs and some specific certificate programs are required to submit scores earned on the ASSET admissions test, or SAT, ACT or CPE scores obtained within the past five years. The admissions test is administered regularly at Middle Georgia Technical College. Official transcripts from an accredited institution documenting equivalent program-level English and Math coursework successfully completed at other postsecondary institutions may be used to document a student’s basic education skills and satisfy the requirement to test

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