General Admissions Requirements

An applicant must submit the following:

• A completed application and non-refundable $50 application fee
• Official high school transcripts
• Official college transcripts, if any
• Results of the SAT or ACT sent directly from the testing agency or posted on official high school transcript
• A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required for admission to ACBA.

GED

Admission candidates who submit General Educational Development (GED) credentials in lieu of a high school diploma must be 18 years of age or older. The minimum acceptable GED score for admission is the score used for awarding an equivalent secondary diploma in the state where the test was taken. Official GED scores must be received directly from the General Educational Development Testing Service.

Home schooled

ACBA recognizes the viability of the home school experience. All home schooled candidates must be associated with the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools or a similar organization. Out-of-state transcripts will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Decision-Making Process

Admission to the ACBA program is competitive. The Admissions Committee carefully weighs test scores, academic preparation, leadership qualifications, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, work experience, completed portfolio and the student interview.

Interview: Students seeking admission to ACBA must complete an interview with the Director of Enrollment & Student Services or designee. This is an important part of the admissions process. It allows potential students to become acquainted with ACBA’s faculty and staff, to better understand the programs, and to become familiar with the school’s mission. Students who live a long distance from the College may schedule their interviews in conjunction with an ACBA open house weekend.

Portfolio: Students seeking admission to ACBA must submit a portfolio of their artisan/trades experience and completed work. This allows applicants to show their artistic/creative skills and/or experience in the trades. Experience in the desired program is not a pre-requisite for admission to the college.