2010-2011 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Application Information
Admissions Policy
The admissions policy of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education and Sandersville Technical College assures the citizens of Georgia equal access to the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for them to secure personally satisfying and socially productive employment. By design and implementation, the policy and procedures governing admission to Sandersville Technical College are nondiscriminatory to any eligible applicant regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, martial status, veteran status, academic or economic disadvantage, or disability. Sandersville Technical College is committed to an "open door" admissions policy. The "open door" policy means that any qualified applicant able to benefit from our curriculum will be served by the college on a first-applied, first-qualified basis.
Entrance Requirements
Admission to Sandersville Technical College is not a guarantee of admission to a specific diploma or certificate program. The admission process encourages students to enter programs in which they have a reasonable expectation of success. Applicants must be at least 16 year of age or older. Specific programs in health occupations and Commercial Truck Driving may have higher age requirements. A high school diploma or a GED is required as a prerequisite for entrance into the some of the degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Please check with the admissions office or the STC catalog and student handbook for program specific information.
A GED or high school diploma will not be required for admission to the college or to a program area unless specified by program standards or a Board approved program proposal. The president of Sandersville Technical College has the authority to grant a waiver to the admissions requirement as it relates only 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 the technical college. Prior to graduation from a technical college, however, students in diploma, degree, and specified programs must receive a GED or high school diploma. Students completing a secondary program of study that is not approved by the United States Department of Education nor accepted by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education via a recognized accreditation agency may be admitted to a technical college by attaining a GED or through one of the following paths.
- Documentation of designated home study program activities; and appropriate placement test cut-off scores (e.g., ASSET-Compass); and a minimum SAT score of 430 verbal/400 math or ACT score of 18 verbal/16 math
- 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 meet the requirements of above
- Students being admitted via the two steps above may be waived from meeting the graduation requirements by the president
Applications are processed and the names of applicants are placed on a list of programs on a first-come, first-served priority except in competitive admission programs. Because of the increasing demand for technical training, the chances of being accepted in the desired program are better if a student applies early. Students are notified by mail of their acceptance into a program.
Application Instructions
Please fill out the online application as thoroughly as possible. When you are finished, click the 'SUBMIT' button on the left column of any application screen. Print the application agreement statement that appears after you submit the application. Mail the application agreement statement with a nonrefundable $15 application fee to the address below.
Submit a completed FAFSA and/or HOPE Form for Financial Aid.
Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED scores to the Admissions Office.
Submit an official copy of all postsecondary transcripts for any colleges, vocational/technical, or business schools attended.
Veterans must submit a copy of form DD214 or AARTS transcript.
Take the ASSET placement test. For TCCs or diplomas, in lieu of ASSET, official scores on the SAT of 430 verbal and 400 math or ACT scores of 18 in English and 16 in math may be submitted. Students may also submit CPE scores of reading 75, English 75, and mathematics 75. For degrees the following scores are to be used: official scores on the SAT 460 verbal and 430 math or ACT scores of 20 in English and 18 in math may be submitted. Student may also submit CPE scores for degree of reading 75, English 75, and mathematics 75; or Compass scores of reading 75, English 60, math 36, and algebra 40.
These scores may be accepted if they are no more than five years old. Official transcripts from regionally/nationally accredited postsecondary institutions documenting successful completion (a grade of C or better) of equivalent program level English and math courses may be submitted in lieu of taking the placement test. NOTE: Reasonable accommodations are made during testing for those who need them. Please notify the Admissions Office prior to the scheduled test date.
Admission to Sandersville Technical College is not a guarantee of admission to a specific diploma or certificate program. The admission process encourages students to enter programs in which they have a reasonable expectation of success.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age or older. Health occupation and Early Childhood Care and Education certificate programs require applicants to be 18 years of age or older. The Commercial Truck Driving program requires applicants to be 21 years of age or older, however 18-20 year olds may operate a commercial truck only in the State of Georgia and may be limited in employment opportunities.
CTD Applicants:
CTD Applicants have additional requirements that must be met prior to admission to the CTD program at STC.
Health Occupations and Early Childhood Care and Education Applicants:
Practical Nursing Students must meet additional academic requirements.
Applicants to the Emergency Medical Technician Program at Sandersville Technical College must be 18 years of age and are admitted to the program on a first-applied, first-qualified basis. Provide a valid Georgia driver’s license to the Admissions Office. The staff in the Admission Office will make a copy of your license for your admissions file. You also must complete and sign an affidavit verifying that you have no prior felony convictions and no dependence on drugs or alcohol.
PN and EMT applicants: If you have a drug or assault related felony, this conviction may be sufficient for the State of Georgia to refuse to issue you a license at the conclusion of your course of study at Sandersville Technical College.
Early Childhood Care and Education and Health Occupation students will need to provide an up-to-date criminal back ground check the ECCE Instructor.
Contact Us
1189 Deepstep Road
Sandersville, GA 31082
Telephone: (478) 553-2050
Website: www.sandersvilletech.edu
Instructions
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