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High School Student (Dual Enrolled)

Students 16 or older can take college classes while still in high school.  Most students earn college and high school credit for courses taken at NGTC.  These classes help fulfill graduation requirements at the student’s high school. 

Dual Credit (college and high school credits)

  • Accel Program – Students receive college and high school credit for academic core classes taken at NGTC.  Examples include college algebra, English composition, and world history.
  • Dual Enrollment – Students receive college and high school credit for technical classes.  Examples include cosmetology, health care, and welding.
  • Move On When Ready (MOWR) – High school Juniors or Seniors take all classes at NGTC while earning credit toward high school graduation. Student is full-time enrolled at NGTC but may still participate in high school sports activities.

Other programs

Joint enrollment – Students receive college credit only for technical OR academic courses taken at NGTC.  Classes are NOT used for high school credit.

 
Programs of Study

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You must choose a career path before applying.

Step 1

Complete Your Application

Provide the following items to the Admissions Office on or before the enrollment deadline:

  1. A completed Application
  2. Submit $15 application fee to NGTC
  3. Residency documentation to qualify for in-state tuition. Be sure to fully and accurately answer all residency questions on the application. Additional proof of Georgia residency may also be required if you are seeking in-state tuition.

Submit the required items to the Admissions Office at the campus where you wish to attend classes:

Clarkesville or Currahee Campus
Attn: Admissions Office
P.O. Box 65
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Phone: (706) 754-7700
Fax: (706) 754-7777

Blairsville Campus
Attn: Admissions Office
121 Meeks Avenue
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone: (706) 439-6300
Fax: (706) 439-6301

 

 

Provide Consent Form

Meet with a high school counselor to obtain approval and a dual/joint enrollment consent form. A copy of the form must be provided to the Admissions Office by the high school counselor

Step 2

Provide Current High School Transcript

Submit official, sealed high school transcripts or official GED scores.  Please note that opened transcripts are not considered official and therefore are invalid.

If you have attended secondary or post-secodary schools outside the United States, you must have those transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved outside organization. NGTC accepts transcripts evaluated by

 

Home School Graduates

To meet Step 2 requirements, applicants of home schools who did not attend a recognized accredited program must adhere to the following alternative path for admission:

  • Submit a Certificate of Attendance form from the local superintendent’s office or Georgia Department of Education verifying that (1) the parent or legal guardian notified the superintendent of intent to homeschool and (2) that the parent or legal guardian submitted the required attendance reports as required by O.C.G.A. § 20-2-690. 
  • Submit annual progress reports or a final transcript for the equivalent of the homeschooled student’s junior and senior years. The final progress report should include the graduation date.

Step 3

Provide Post-Secondary Transcripts

(If you have never attended college, skip this step.)

Submit transcripts from all colleges attended. Please note that opened transcripts are not considered official and therefore are invalid.

If you have attended secondary or post-secodary schools outside the United States, you must have those transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved outside organization. NGTC accepts transcripts evaluated by

Step 4

Submit Placement Test Scores

 
  • Provide a college transcript with a C or better in English and Algebra
  • Provide ASSET, ACT, SAT or COMPASS scores (must be no more than 5 years old)
  • Schedule a COMPASS test at NGTC
Check Progress

I’m Finished! What’s Next?

Once you have completed these steps and submitted all required documents, you will receive
an acceptance letter in the mail. You can check the progress of your application by clicking here.