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 high school academic core GPA of incoming first-year students has averaged around 3.80 as calculated by the Office of Admissions, the SAT superscore has averaged around 1300, and the average ACT superscore around 29.
For international applicants, the high school academic core GPA of incoming first-year students has averaged around 3.80 as calculated by the Office of Admissions. The preferred minimum TOEFL score is 88.
The Honors Selection Committee reviews all applications holistically. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis, starting in October and ending in February. 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 2026, 160 slots are available. Students who deposit after all 160 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.
If there are any special circumstances of which you would like the committee to be aware, please indicate them here.
