FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

 

DO I NEED TO APPLY SEPARATELY TO DENTAL HYGIENE?

 

Yes, in addition to applying to Georgia Highlands College for general admission, you must complete and submit a separate application to the Dental Hygiene Program. You can find this application, instructions and forms on our website. (http://www.highlands.edu/dental)

 

 

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO APPLY?

 

If you submit your application between January 1 and March 1, you will allow adequate time for the processing of your forms by the department.  This will permit you enough time to find out if all forms have arrived and if not you will be able to track down what is needed prior to the March 15th deadline.  Please try to avoid the last minute rush and stress. 

 

 

DO YOU HAVE A WAITING LIST TO GET INTO DENTAL HYGIENE?

 

Our program does not use a waiting list for the admission process.  We require that interested students go through the application process each year. The specific requirements for reapplying are listed in the following question.

 

 

IF I WANT TO REAPPLY NEXT YEAR, WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT AND WHEN?

 

To re-apply to the program, you must submit all new forms. This includes application, personal statement, infectious disease policy, references, observations etc. Please submit all forms to our office prior to the March 15th deadline.

 

 

DO I HAVE TO TAKE THE SAT/ACT ?

 

All applicants must submit a SAT of 850 or greater or an ACT composite score of 18 or greater. We require that you submit your original scores or a copy of the original scores. We will no longer take these scores off transcripts or banner. We will accept the ISAT.  All scores must be in to our department by March 15th of the application year.

 

  As of March 2005, the SAT changed to a new format. The report shows 3 sections: Math,

  Critical Reading and Writing.  For dental hygiene admission purposes, the review board

  will only consider the Math and Critical Reading components.  An applicant must have

  at least a total of 850 when the two sections are combined.

 

 

DO I NEED TO SEND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH MY APPLICATION?

 

If you attend Georgia Highlands College we will be able to acquire your grades from the Banner system. If you will be attending Georgia Highlands for the first time, then you will need to submit transcripts from all colleges you have attended.  We encourage you to check with our department to be sure we have proof of all core curriculum courses you have completed.

 

 

WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF I AM CHOOSEN AS AN ALTERNATE?

 

Each year the committee selects the top 14 students to be granted admission and also selects a number of applicants to be alternates. In the event that a student admitted withdraws or declines admission, their position will be offered to an alternate.  In the past, we have used our alternate list frequently.  Thus we recommend that the alternates continue with their courses since the possibility of being offered a position in the class exist until fall classes have started.

 

 

HOW CAN I MAKE MY APPLICATION COMPETITIVE?

 

We accept 14 students each year and have approximately 2-3 applications for each position.  Since the process is competitive, the applicants with the higher SAT/ACT scores and grades will rank higher.  Our admissions formula is listed on our brochure which is on our website.  If you do not get into the program or are assigned alternate status and do not get accepted, we encourage you to contact our department to learn specific suggestions on how to improve your application should you desire to reapply next year.

 

 

WILL THIS COURSE AT MY COLLEGE TRANSFER TO GEORGIA HIGHLANDS?

 

If the course has already been taken, you will need to submit your transcript to our Admissions department for evaluation. You may be required to submit a course syllabus

and/or description if there is any question about transferability.  This process make take a while so plan ahead to allow sufficient time for course evaluation by the admissions department.

 

If you are planning to take the course in the future, you need to send our department the course description from the school catalog so we can consult the appropriate department for approval.

 

 

DO I NEED TO SUBMIT ALL OF MY FORMS TOGETHER IN ONE PACKAGE?

 

You can but this is not required.  You can send information as you get it ready. Please avoid the last minute rush and the possibility of having an incomplete application that will not be considered for admission.  Be sure to check with our office prior to the deadline to confirm all materials have arrived.

 

 

DO YOU REQUIRE A PERSONAL INTERVIEW FOR ADMISSION?

 

The records of all applicants who meet minimum requirements will be reviewed after March 15th and the top 20 applicants will be invited for an interview. (Date of interviews is listed on the application instructions page) The 14 students who are admitted into the dental hygiene program will be notified by mail after the interviews are concluded.       

 

 

(05/06)