Is university of georgia test optional. Effective march 19 2020 the chancellor has approved the temporary adjustment of admission requirements for the university system of georgia usg institutions in response to the cancelation of spring sat and act testing dates. Adjustments to usg admission criteria following the cancellation of sat and act testing. A 2015 study by university of georgia researchers found no statistical difference in enrollment of underrepresented students at test optional versus test requiring liberal arts colleges.
For the uga freshman 2021 application the uga admissions office will accept the common application as an option for prospective student applicants. In response dozens of colleges and universities around the country including the massive university of california system have decided to adopt such test optional policies in the wake of. Test optional for students entering summer and fall 2020.
Due to many colleges updating admissions requirements as a result of the pandemic please visit the colleges website for the most up to date requirements. The 2020 best test optional colleges ranking filters the 2020 best colleges ranking to only include colleges that dont require sat or act scores for admission. University system of georgia.
Applies to all usg schools except uga and georgia tech which have already have fall class waitlists. A temporary shift in testing policy designed to aid students impacted by covid 19. Applying uga will accept any of the following freshman applications.
Okay now that you have recovered from your shock it only took us 10 years to choose this option here are the details for applying for next year. Students without test scores must meet specific gpa thresholds.