Young Harris College

Young Harris College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 64% of applicants get into Young Harris College each year. Out of 1,485 applications received in 2023, 950 students were offered admission.

Reach out to Young Harris College's admissions department for more information on applying.

Young Harris College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Young Harris College's admissions stats.

Young Harris College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	66%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	50%
Waitlist	No

Young Harris College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Young Harris College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Young Harris College?

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Young Harris College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Young Harris College Admissions

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Transferring to Young Harris College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Young Harris College

Young Harris College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Young Harris College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Young Harris College

What does Young Harris College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Young Harris College for more information on admission factors.

Young Harris College Application Requirements

To apply to Young Harris College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Young Harris College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Young Harris College?

Students admitted to Young Harris College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Young Harris College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 66% of Young Harris College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 50% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Young Harris College students scored 550 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Young Harris College students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at Young Harris College, you should strive to earn between 18 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Young Harris College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Young Harris College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Young Harris College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Young Harris College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Young Harris College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Young Harris College Admissions FAQs

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Does Young Harris College accept transfer credits?

✅ Young Harris College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Young Harris College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Do I have to submit test scores to Young Harris College?

❌ No, Young Harris College is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to include your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Young Harris College's acceptance rate?

✅ Young Harris College has an acceptance rate of 64%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Young Harris College?

❌ Young Harris College does not offer early decision.

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