During your senior year of high school:

1.  Email Dr. Hadaway, Director of Oxford Programs, to express interest and to ask any questions you may have. 
2.  Apply and be accepted to Georgetown College. 

Just after high school graduation:

1.  Submit a completed application  and all supporting materials (see below) by July 10th.  If you need an extension for some reason, contact the Director of Oxford Programs.  


In the summer prior to enrolling at Georgetown:

1.  You will receive a letter of notification explaining whether or not you've been granted an interview for the program.  
2.  If granted an interview, it will be scheduled for late summer (the latter part of July or the early part of August) at Georgetown College.  Interviews will take place with the Director of Oxford Programs and selected members of the Georgetown College faculty and staff. 
3.  Within two weeks of the interview, you will receive a letter notifying you of acceptance or rejection.   
4.  Indicate to the Director of Oxford Programs whether or not you participate in the program if accepted. 
5.  Work with the Director of Oxford Programs to modify any existing fall schedule of classes to fit with the needs of the Three Year Accelerated Degree curriculum.     

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Qualifications

The Three Year Accelerated Degree involves extremely challenging academic work.  Successful candidates will be expected to exhibit excellence (or promise of excellence) in analytical and interpretive skills, in critical thinking and writing, in articulacy in written and spoken presentations, and in creativity and original thinking.  Successful candidates will also typically enjoy independent learning and love learning for its own sake.

Though all applications are reviewed regardless of qualifications, the following markers may help to establish whether this program is a good fit for you.    
  
1.  Suggested minimum High School GPA: 3.7 (unweighted) or within top 5% of your class.
2.  Suggested ACT composite above 30.
3.  ACT score or college credit which allows bypass of ENG 111 (an introductory composition class)
4.  At least six credit hours (and preferably more) from AP courses, dual high school/college credit, college summer school, and/or CLEP.
5.  Solid performance in language courses in high school.      

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Applications

Download the application by clicking here.  For a hard copy, please contact the International Programs Office. 

Supporting materials to include with your application:
1.  A letter explaining your academic interests and reasons for desiring entrance into the Accelerated Degree Program.
2.  A letter of recommendation from an AP teacher, high school guidance counselor, or some other teacher who can speak well to your academic capabilities and personal character. 
3.  A formal writing sample.  Samples which set out and defend some argument are preferred.

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Related Three Year Accelerated Degree Links

Overview of the Accelerated Degree
Curriculum
Student Stories
FAQ