Test Optional Admission
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, UTC offers test-optional admission criteria for spring & fall 2022. Prospective students will have two options for receiving an admissions decision.
- Students with current ACT/SAT scores or those planning to take the exam in the future can select the traditional admissions process based on the following requirements (2.85 GPA & 18 ACT/SAT or 2.5 GPA & 21 ACT/SAT). Students with the appropriate test scores and GPA will be automatically admitted.
- Students with a minimum 3.00 grade point average that do not currently have an ACT/SAT score can choose the test-optional admissions process. To be considered for admission under this criteria, students must provide one teacher recommendation.
FAQ
- I'm scheduled for the ACT/SAT but haven't taken it yet. Can I select test optional, be admitted, then submit scores later?
- Yes! If you select test-optional and meet the program requirements, you will be admitted prior to receiving your ACT/SAT scores. Once you receive your scores, you can submit them to be added to your file at a later date.
- UTC will not rescind your admission if your ACT/SAT is below our traditional admission requirements.
- As a test-optional admission, am I eligible for institutional scholarships?
- Not initially, but you can be!
- In order to be considered for institutional scholarships, we do have to have an ACT/SAT score on file before the scholarship deadline.
- I selected test-optional admission, took the ACT/SAT but scored lower than the traditional admission requirement. Will UTC rescind my admission?
- No. If you select test-optional admission and are admitted, UTC will not rescind your admission due to an ACT/SAT score lower than our traditional admissions standards.
- I selected traditional admission but want to swap to test-optional. How do I do that?
- Please contact Terrence Banks at (423)425-4662 or [email protected] for more information.
- Does test-optional admissions require a 3.0 GPA to be weighted or unweighted?
- UTC policy is to accept the highest GPA provided on your transcript. This can be weighted or unweighted.
- If a numeric GPA is not provided, UTC calculates your GPA on a flat 4.0 scale.
- I've been unable to take the ACT/SAT but my GPA is below a 3.0. Can I still apply as test-optional?
- Yes! There is an appeal to the test-optional admissions policy. Please apply and then contact Terrence Banks for more information.
- How do I submit my teacher recommendation?
- Teacher recommendations can be uploaded via the application portal (click "check my status"). There is a section under your application which allows you to upload the recommendation.
If your question is still not answered, please feel free to contact Terrence Banks for more information.