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The ability for a student to succeed in a program at Ogeechee Technical College is greatly determined by the math and language skills possessed by that student. Ogeechee Tech is committed to assisting each student to reach their maximum potential. All students applying for diploma, degree, and certificate programs must be assessed prior to acceptance to a program of study. Students will then be admitted in accordance with the academic standards applicable to that program.

Effective July 1, 2019 all technical colleges must utilize Next-Generation ACCUPLACER or COMPANION, the TCSG approved assessment instruments when evaluating students’ readiness for diploma, degree, and certificate programs. However, in the place of Next-Generation ACCUPLACER or COMPANION, technical colleges may accept a student’s official entrance score on a validated assessment instrument (such as TABE, SAT, ACT, GA Milestones, or PSAT) if the scores meet the college program’s required minimums. Additionally, technical colleges may accept a student’s official General Education Diploma scores of 145+ in English or Math and a HOPE GPA of 2.5+ for all programs, or a high school GPA of 2.0+ for all entry level workforce certificates in the place of assessment scores. If a student is not able to provide assessment scores, General Education Diploma scores, a HOPE GPA, or a high school GPA that meet the college’s program minimums for regular admission, a student must be assessed using one of the TCSG-approved instruments.

  1. Assessment results will be valid for any current or previous tool utilized for placement purposes and are transferable to any TCSG college. Each policy and charges may apply.
  2. Official transcripts from a regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education documenting equivalent program-level English and math coursework successfully completed (C or better) may be used in lieu of completing the corresponding portion of the TCSG-approved assessment instrument(s).
  3. Written or oral interviews shall not be utilized as part of the evaluation for program admission.