Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the GPA score based on the weighted or un-weighted GPA?
A. The weighted GPA will be used to determine if the student satisfies the minimum GPA requirement.
Q. Is the GPA calculated based on all my courses or just the courses for the college preparatory curriculum?
A. The GPA is the cumulative GPA based on all courses taken during high school.
Q. If I take the SAT or ACT more than once, will my highest combined score be used even if it is derived from two different test dates?
A. Yes. The highest score received on any administration of the SAT for evidence based reading and writing will be combined with the highest score received on mathematics. The highest score on each ACT subscore will be used for computation of the composite.
Q. What if my GPA is under 2.50, but my SAT is more than 880? Do I meet the requirements?
A. No, you must meet both the minimum GPA and the minimum SAT score to be eligible for admission. Exceptions to the minimum requirements are handled on a case-by-case basis and in rare instances.
Q. What if I graduate in 2010, but do not apply to Elizabeth City State University until 2017? What requirements must I fulfill?
A. The minimum scores that were in effect the year you graduated from high school will be applied to determine eligibility.
Q. What if I decide to go to the community college first and transfer later? Does my high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores count toward admissions?
A. If you complete the A.A. or A.S. degree or a minimum of twenty-four (24) transferable semester hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 from the community college, then the minimum GPA and test scores do not apply, but you will be evaluated on your performance at the community college. If you do not complete the A.A. or the A.S. degree or twenty-four (24) transferable hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 from the community college, then your high school GPA and SAT scores will be used to determine eligibility.