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Admissions, at (229) 317-6747, or Ms. Amy Foster, Accel Program Advisor, at (229)
317-6506.
8.
JOINT ENROLLMENT
: The Joint Enrollment Program allows the high school
student, while continuing his/her enrollment in high school, to enroll in courses for
college credit. Tuition, mandatory fees and associated costs of attendance are the
responsibility of the student. The admissions requirements for joint enrollment are
the same as those for the Accel Program outlined above.
9.
Joint Enrollment Applicants
(those attending high school who plan to enroll in
courses for college credit only) must provide:
a. Completed Darton State College application for admission along with the non-
refundable $20 application fee
b. an official copy of the high school transcript with credits to date
c. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT Assessment scores
d. A letter of recommendation from the high school counselor
e. Written consent from a parent or guardian for students under 18 years of age
10.
Move on When Ready (MOWR)
•
The Move on When Ready Act permits 11th and 12th grade students to leave
their assigned high schools and attend postsecondary institutions full-time to
earn course credit that will apply towards high school graduation and college.
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The Move on When Ready program is intended as another option (not a
replacement) for 11th and 12th graders, in addition to other dual enrollment
programs.
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The Move on When Ready program is only available to students who are legal
residents of Georgia, entering the 11th or 12th grade, and who spent the prior
year (two consecutive semesters) in attendance at a Georgia public high school.
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Minimum admissions requirements for the MOWR program are as follows:
a. Must be a legal resident of Georgia.
b. High school academic GPA of 3.4 or higher in academic courses only.
c. Completion of all of the academic requirements of the 10th grade.
d. Be on track for college preparatory diploma and on track to complete high
school graduation requirements
e. Gain approval from your high school guidance counselor and parents
f.
Students must also submit ACT or SAT test scores that meet the following
minimum standards.
Test
Critical Reading (SAT) / English (ACT) Math
SAT
550
550
ACT
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MOWR Application Process
a. Talk with your high school counselor to be sure you are eligible. If your
counselor agrees, submit a copy of the
Permission to Participate
form,
signed by the high school guidance counselor, parent(s), and student and
the MOWR
Participation Guidance Checklist
.
b. Submit an admissions application along with the $20 application fee to the
Office of Admissions. The application is also available at
c. An official high school transcript with credits to date (be on course for
college preparatory diploma and on track to complete high school
graduation requirements).
