Assessment for Program Readiness
The success of students in their programs at Atlanta Technical College is closely tied to their math and language skills. To
assist
students in achieving their maximum potential, all applicants to diploma, degree, and certificate programs must undergo an assessment to
determine
their readiness for the program. For the 2025-2026 academic year, this assessment will not necessarily involve a placement test but will include a review of the student's high school GPA, prior college transcripts, and other academic history. Based on this review, students will be admitted
in accordance with
the academic standards relevant to their program.
While Accuplacer Next Generation is the approved assessment tool within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), placement testing is no longer required for admission. Students who wish to submit official college transcripts or scores from other validated assessment instruments (e.g., Classic Accuplacer, ACT, SAT, PSAT, Georgia Milestones ELA, GED, or HiSET) may do so. If these scores meet the program's required minimums, the student may be considered program ready. Additionally, students who have earned an associate degree or higher from a regionally or nationally accredited institution will be considered program-ready and will not need a placement exam.
If an applicant's academic history or submitted scores do not meet the program’s required minimums, they may be referred for placement testing if necessary to determine eligibility for specific programs or courses. Students will need to contact the Testing Center at testing_center@atlantatech.edu for assistance.
Placement guidelines are in accordance with TCSG Procedure 6.2.1p2 as outlined in the TCSG Policy Manual - Policy Manual – TCSG | Technical College System of Georgia.