SAT/ACT Test Information

The University System of Georgia has announced that the three most selective public universities in the state of Georgia will require standardized test scores for fall 2025 admission for first-year students. As one of the top three most selective public universities in the state, Georgia College & State University will require the SAT or ACT for admissions for fall 2025. Keep in mind, GCSU employs a holistic admissions review process that takes into account a variety of factors such as GPA, difficulty of courses taken in high school, your essay, resume, and letters of recommendation. In addition, you may submit self-reported test scores for initial admissions review. If you are admitted using self-reported scores and choose to enroll at Georgia College & State University, you will need to submit official test scores by April 1, 2025.

Georgia College will utilize only the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)  and Math scores from the SAT and the English and Math scores from the ACT.  Georgia College will review the timed writing samples from these tests as part of the student's overall portfolio, but they are not required for review. We do not have a preference between the ACT and SAT. We recommend that students attempt each test at least once. 

Superscoring: Georgia College does utilize superscoring for SAT and ACT. Multiple scores of the same administration type can and will be superscored. Georgia College will look at multiple test dates that a student has taken and combine the highest scores in each section from across the different test dates to give a "Super Score" that may be higher than any individual score received. *Georgia College DOES NOT combine scores from the ACT and the SAT in a single superscore. 

University System of Georgia test score minimums: Students are considered for admission based on a holistic process that examines their entire portfolio. Georgia College's averages are well above the established minimums. Meeting the minimums DOES NOT guarantee admission to GCSU. The minimums are:

SAT

MATH
440 section

EVIDENCE-BASED READING AND WRITING
480 section

ACT

MATH
17

ENGLISH
17

Fall 2022 - Admitted Students - The average SAT was 1193 (EBRW + Math subscores only) and the average ACT composite was 26. The middle 50% of admitted students for Fall 2022 had SAT total scores ranging from 1110 to 1250 (EBRW + M subscores only), 23 to 28 ACT Composite scores, and high school grade point averages ranging from 3.51 to 3.93 (calculated on unweighted academic courses only).

• The September ACT is the last ACT opportunity to be considered for Early Action admission.
• The October SAT is the last SAT opportunity to be considered for Early Action admission.
• The December SAT and ACT are the last test dates for scores to be eligible for scholarship consideration.
• The February ACT is the final ACT opportunity for regular admission consideration. 
• The March  SAT is the final SAT opportunity for regular admission consideration.

Self-Reported Scores

Self-reported test scores are manually input into your college application via your GCSU admissions portal or the Common Application. This function is intended to expedite the process of completing your Georgia College & State University application and it should only be used if you have already taken the SAT or ACT. Self-reported scores should be an accurate reflection of your previous SAT or ACT scores; you should not report anticipated future SAT or ACT scores nor should you report PSAT scores.

If you are admitted using self-reported scores and choose to enroll at Georgia College & State University, you must submit your official score report by April 1. Discrepancies between your official score report and your self-reported scores may result in your admissions offer being rescinded. Georgia College & State University aims to expedite the application completion process.

The University System of Georgia has announced that the three most selective public universities in the state of Georgia will require standardized test scores for fall 2025 admission for first-year students. As one of the top three most selective public universities in the state, Georgia College & State University will require the SAT or ACT for admissions for fall 2025. Keep in mind, GCSU employs a holistic admissions review process that takes into account a variety of factors such as GPA, difficulty of courses taken in high school, your essay, resume, and letters of recommendation. In addition, you may submit self-reported test scores for initial admissions review. If you are admitted using self-reported scores and choose to enroll at Georgia College & State University, you will need to submit official test scores by April 1, 2025.

Despite the changes and challenges of the last few years, GCSU's quality of education, commitment to community, and devotion to our students' success has not wavered. Neither has our holistic review process with our admissions applicants - we have always focused on academics, rigor, activities, and leadership. Admissions decisions are based on the total student portfolio and demonstrated potential for contribution to the university and probability for success in the unique environment of the GCSU community.

Self-Reported Test Scores
In an effort to expedite the application completion process, Georgia College will allow self-reported test scores for initial admission review. You have two avenues to self-report your standardized test scores:

• Self-reported scores listed in the Common Application testing section
• Self-reported Score Form, which can be found in your admission portal after you have submitted your application

If you are admitted using self-reported scores and choose to enroll at Georgia College, you will need to submit official test scores by April 1​.

Institutional Codes

SAT/AP/CLEP: 5252
ACT: 0828
FICE: 001602

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