University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118 - 
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The Advanced Academy of Georgia is an early-entrance-to-college program for high achieving high school juniors and seniors. AAG is housed at the University of West Georgia, and our students take all university classes. One of very few such programs in the nation, the Advanced Academy offers gifted and hard-working students the opportunity to simultaneously complete high school and college courses. Please note that students must meet our admissions requirements to be considered (3.5 GPA, 1150 SAT/25 ACT).
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 11-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1995 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 700 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 100 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 15% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 8% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1150 - 1590 | - |
| Average ACT score | 28 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 30 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:20 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 30 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 100% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $9,000 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 90% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct. 17 / Jun. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 60% |
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School Notes:
- Please contact us or see our website at www.advancedacademy.org for complete information. AAG is an early-entrance-to-college program rather than a traditional boarding school.
- The Advanced Academy is housed at the University of West Georgia. Our students have full access to the university, with the exceptions of NCAA athletics and Greek Social Organizations. Most students are enrolled in both high school and college at the same time.
- Tuition Notes: Georgia residents (in-state students) have an average cost of $4500 per semester. Tuition, a portion of fees, and a portion of books are paid through the ACCEL program, which is what allows the cost to be $4500 (without this funding, in-state cost would be about $7000). Non-georgia residents (out-of-state and international students) have an average cost of $13,000 per semester. The above figures represent cost before scholarship awards. All AAG students pay the regular University of West Georgia cost (tuition, fees, books, room and board, etc.).
- Scholarship Notes: Advanced Academy students are eligible for two merit-based scholarships awarded by the University of West Georgia: the Freshman Foundation Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship. Please see our website for deadline information. Also, please note that our students are competing with all qualified entering UWG freshmen. The Advanced Academy offers a limited number of need-based scholarships to students who demonstrate the highest financial need as determined by their FAFSA and parent income tax information. There is a limited number of out-of-state tuition waivers for out-of-state and qualifying international students. These waivers allow students to pay the in state cost of about $7000 per semester. Waivers are awarded on a first-come/first-served basis, so applying early is essential. All Georgia residents receive ACCEL funding. **Please Note: There are NO full-ride scholarships. Some students receive partial merit or need-based scholarships, but we do not guarantee that students will receive these.**
- Please see our FAQ page for information regarding our commonly-asked questions: http://advancedacademy.org/FAQ.php
- School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Profile last updated: 08/01/2011
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