Fall 2021 Application ProcessThe link below will direct you to a survey hosted by Qualtrics, a licensed service provider for Georgia Tech. This survey will require various pieces of personal information that may be sensitive. To avoid leaving links or other artifacts that contain your sensitive personal information on a public computer, you should consider using a personal computer instead of a public computer when filling out this survey. Priority will be given to completed applications received by January 31st, 2021. Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered in the order they are received, and on a case by case basis. |
Application Criteria |
Applicants should meet the following criteria for eligibility:
Consideration may be given to how the applicant’s background and life experience would contribute significantly to an educationally beneficial mix of students and their potential to make a contribution to campus life and community. Note: Applicants will have typically received extensive special education services in their secondary schools, graduate (or graduated) with a special education diploma, certificate of attendance or alternative diploma and would be denied access to a traditional college degree program. |
Psychological Evaluation Guidelines |
Documentation of an intellectual and/or developmental disability should consist of a comprehensive report that provides evidence of a currently existing impairment; background information, relevant testing, specific diagnosis, and interpretative summary. The following guidelines are provided:
Excel at Georgia will conduct a comprehensive and individualized evaluation of each candidate’s application and supplemental documents to determine eligibility. Admission to Excel at Georgia Tech is limited. Applications, including all documentation, must be received to be considered for admission to Excel at Georgia Tech. |
References |
Reference letters are extremely important, as these describe current levels of performance across many areas. |
Application Process |
Note: Not all applicants who complete an application and meet the minimum criteria for admission will be selected for an interview. A decision for the appropriateness of each applicant’s participation will be based upon the review of the application packet. |
Interview Process |
Note: Not all applicants will be accepted into the Inclusive Postsecondary Academy. A decision for the appropriateness of each applicant’s participation will be based upon the review of information in the application, recommendations, and interview. |