Honors Application for Fall 2023

Thank you for your interest in applying to the John E. Sallstrom Honors College at Georgia College.

Applications for the John E. Sallstrom Honors College are reviewed by an Honors Selection Committee. The committee considers academic achievement and potential, writing skills, evidence of intellectual curiosity, record of leadership and service, and special talents (e.g. artistic).

For domestic applicants, the preferred minimum high school academic core GPA is 3.50 as calculated by the Office of Admissions. The preferred standardized test minimum is 1260 SAT total (Evidence Based Reading and Writing + Math) or 27 ACT Composite. In recent years, the average GPA of incoming first-year students has been about 3.80 and the average SAT score has been about 1290.

For international applicants, the preferred minimum high school academic core GPA is 3.50 as calculated by the Office of Admissions. The preferred minimum TOEFL score is 88.

The Honors Selection Committee reviews all applications holistically. Students who believe they would be good candidates for Honors, but who do not meet one of the two preferred statistical benchmarks, may use their Honors application essay to address alternate strengths and/or special circumstances which they would like for the committee to consider. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis, starting in October and ending in April. A timeline of our decision cycle can be found at this link.

NOTE: (1) President’s Scholarship Competition attendees and students applying during the Early Action cycle with a high school academic core GPA of 4.0 (as calculated by the Office of Admissions) and 1330+ SAT or 30+ ACT will be considered for the Honors College without having to submit a separate Honors application. (2) Students admitted to the Honors College must submit their Georgia College confirmation deposit to secure their spot in the Honors College. For fall 2023, 130 slots are available. Students who deposit after all 130 slots have been filled will be placed on a waitlist. (3) Bell Hall, the residence hall where incoming Honors students are encouraged to reside, tends to fill up by mid-March.

Personal Information

First Name

Preferred Name (only if different from First Name)

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Cell Phone

Email Address

Current High School

Academics and Involvement

Indicate any rigorous classes you have taken in high school (AP, IB, Honors, Accelerated, and/or Dual Enrollment).

List below any major honors or awards you have received in high school, your extracurricular involvement, and/or your work experience.

SAT Composite (CR+M+W)

ACT Composite

Intended College Major

Note your primary academic/intellectual interests and any career interests.

Essay Response

Choose one of the four following essay topics:

Describe a book, article, or web resource that has helped you to better understand the complexity [of some aspect] of the world.

Describe a challenge - global, national or local - that you find particularly significant and urgent. Give us a few ideas for how this problem might be addressed.

The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did you navigate that situation and move forward?

Explain what you would bring to the Honors community and how you envision the Honors experience enhancing your undergraduate career.

Essay response (200-300 words)

Application Verification

“I certify that this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. The thoughts and words expressed are my own. Any failure to comply with the best principles of academic integrity will result in my disqualification as a candidate for the GC Honors College. I further consent to the use of materials submitted with my application for consideration of admissions into the Honors College.”

I Agree

I do not agree

Have you submitted a GC Admissions application?

Yes