Dual Enrollment/ACCEL Information Guide

Dual Enrollment/ACCEL Information Guide Dual Enrollment/ACCEL Information Guide Georgia Military College Fayetteville Campus

Dual Enrollment/ACCEL Guidelines 1. $35 non-refundable application fee. 2. Completed official application form online at www.gmcapply.com. 3. Must submit official, qualifying COMPASS, SAT, or ACT Scores: Submission of official COMPASS Test in lieu of SAT/ ACT meeting the following: o o o The COMPASS Placement Test may be completed one time for the purpose of demonstrating exemption of LS requirements. GMC Executive Directors will schedule a COMPASS Placement Test for students after receipt of their respective official high school transcript that reflects their cumulative high school grade point average of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in core academic courses taken from the Required High School Core units. The following are the minimum sub scores for qualifying Dual Enrollment placement: score no less than 78 in Reading, 60 in Writing, and 37 in Math. ----- OR ----- o Submission of official SAT/ACT Scores. Requirements for submitted SAT/ACT scores can be found at http://www.gmc.edu/admissions/join-dual-enrollment.cms. 4. Minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in core academic courses taken from the Required High School Core units. 5. Submission of official high school transcript. 6. Dual enrollment student transcript release form. Form Provided. 7. Written consent of parent or guardian (if the student is a minor). Form Provided. 8. Written recommendation form of high school principal or counselor OR copy of signed County School System Dual Enrollment Contract and Advisement Form. 9. GMC course, High School Equivalency Registration Form. Form Provided. o Must be completed by high school guidance counselor and submitted to GMC advisor during first advising appointment.

Transcript Release Form Dual Enrolled students are responsible for submitting course schedules and official transcripts to their high school each term in order to receive credit. In an effort to expedite the process, I give Georgia Military College permission to release my educational records for every term for which I am enrolled as a dual enrolled student to my high school counselor. Student Signature: Student ID Date: High School: Counselor:

Dual Enrollment Parental Consent Form (Please Print Neatly) This form is required of all students participating in the Dual Enrollment Program at Georgia Military College Fayetteville Campus. Be certain ALL required documents, including parental consent form, are submitted to complete your application for Dual Enrollment. STUDENT INFORMATION: Student ID# Name Last First Middle Currently attending I, (print name), grant consent for the above referenced student to enroll in the Dual Enrollment Program at Georgia Military College Fayetteville Campus Relationship: Mother Father Legal Guardian Signature Date

Dual Enrollment Counselor Recommendation Form (Please Print Neatly) This form is required of all students participating in the Dual Enrollment Program at Georgia Military College Fayetteville Campus. STUDENT INFORMATION: Student ID# Name Last First Middle Currently attending I, (print name), recommend for the above referenced student to enroll in the Dual Enrollment Program at Georgia Military College Fayetteville Campus. Relationship: Guidance Counselor Principal Assistant Principal Signature Date

GMC Course, High School Equivalency Registration Form Before a Dual Enrolled student is able to register for courses, the student and the student s high school counselor must complete, sign, and return this form. 15 Spring 15 Fall I 15 Fall Classes Begin 21- March 1- August 10- Oct. Classes End 24- May 26- Sept. 5- Dec. Application Due 27- Feb 1- May 1- May *Application deadlines are subject to change. 1. 2. 3. GMC Course Spring Quarter March 21, 2015 May 24, 2015 High School Equivalency 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Fall l Quarter August 1, 2015 September 26, 2015 GMC Course High School Equivalency Fall Quarter October 10, 2015 December 5, 2015 GMC Course High School Equivalency Student Name (printed): Student Signature: Date: High School Counselor signature: Date:

GMC Tentative Course Listing Example ENGLISH HS Course Number HS Course Title PS Course Number PS Course Title Hours PreRequisites 23.03400 Advanced Composition ENG 101 Composition I 5 23.03400 Advanced Composition ENG 102 Composition II 5 ENG 101 with grade of C or higher 23.05100 American Literature/Composition ENG 221 American Literature I 5 ENG 102 with grade of C 23.06600 Contemporary Literature/Composition ENG 221 American Literature I 5 ENG 102 with grade of C or higher 23.06600 Contemporary Literature/Composition ENG 222 American Literature II 5 ENG 102 with grade of C or higher SOCIAL SCIENCE HS Course Number HS Course Title PS Course Number PS Course Title Hours PreRequisites 45.05700 American Government/Civics PLS 101 Intro to American Government 5 45.08100 United States History HIS 121 American History I 5 45.08100 United States History HIS 122 American History II 5 45.08300 World History HIS 101A World Civilization I 5 45.08300 World History HIS 102A World Civilization II 5

GMC CLASS REGISTRATION Meet with GMC Advisor and register for coursework approved by your High School Counselor ACCEL Payment Instructions ACCEL APPLICATION PROCESS Visit www.gacollge411.org and complete two applications: GTEG/HOPE APPLICATION (1 st Quarter Only) ACCEL APPLICATION (Every Quarter) CONTACT HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR Provide college course schedule to high school counselor for final approval and processing COUNSELOR SUBMITS ACCEL APPROVAL High School Counselor approves coursework in STARS, indicating what courses you will be taking and the name of the quarter you will be attending.

COMPASS Placement Test Study Guide We recommend that all students interested in the dual enrollment program take a practice COMPASS test before sitting for the official exam. In order to participate in our program, students must score high enough on the exam to place into college level courses. Here are the minimum scores required in each area: Writing: 60+ Reading: 78+ Math: 37+ Sample Test Questions: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/ *Scroll to the bottom of this webpage for more practice questions! Sample Reading Test Questions: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/reading.pdf Practice Test: http://www.mycompasstest.com/ *Two tests available along with a study guide and information on test taking strategy Self-Assessment Modules and Video Reviews: http://www.testprepreview.com/compass_practice.htm *Great website that breaks down the types of questions asked on the exam and offers video reviews of math problems

SAT/ACT Test Dates and Registration SAT Test Dates & Deadlines (2015) SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Higher Scores Course Begins Mar. 14, 2015 Feb. 13, 2015 Jan. 17, 2015 May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 Mar. 7, 2015 June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 April 11, 2015 ACT Test Dates & Deadlines (2015) ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Higher Scores Course Begins April 18, 2015 Mar. 13, 2015 Feb. 21, 2015 June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 April 18, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions 1. Is Georgia Military College just for people in the military? No! It s just part of our legacy to have military in our name. Your experience at the Fayetteville campus will be a totally civilian experience (like the tag line). 2. Where is Georgia Military College located? Our new Fayetteville campus is located at 255 Veterans Parkway, directly behind the Piedmont Fayetteville Hospital. We are one of ten Georgia Military College campuses. The nine other GMC campuses throughout the state are located in Augusta, Columbus, Fairburn, Madison, Milledgeville, Sandersville, Stone Mountain, Valdosta, and Warner Robins. GMC is the second largest two-year college in the state. 3. Has GMC been around for very long? Yes! Georgia Military College was established by the Georgia General Assembly in Milledgeville, GA in 1879. Classes began in January, 1880. The name was changed to Georgia Military College in December, 1900. 4. Is GMC accredited? Yes! We are regionally accredited by the same accrediting body (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges) as GSU, CSU, UGA, and other USG institutions throughout the Southeast. 5. Will courses I take at GMC transfer to other colleges and universities? Yes! But just as with other colleges and universities, there are sometimes restrictions or exceptions. GMC has over 30 strong articulation agreements with other colleges in the state to protect the transferability of our courses. This is not the case with some institutions, especially those not regionally accredited, so be careful!