Frequently Asked Questions
Initial Eligibility:

Q. Do I have to use ACT or SAT scores from the same test date?

A. Yes. You cannot take individual test scores and add them together to get a higher composite score.

Q. How is my High School GPA calculated for the lottery?

A. Currently the High School GPA used for lottery scholarship eligibility is an un-weighted score.
This means that honors classes do not add additional points to your GPA. Each class has an equal value.

For the year 2005 and beyond, classes may be weighted for the GAM award only.

Q. What is the difference between an eligible high school and an ineligible high school?

A. A high school is considered an eligible high school if it:

• Has been approved by the State Dept. of Ed. (Category 1)
• Has been agency approved (Category 2)
• Has been SAC approved (Category 3)

  A high school is considered an ineligible high school if it:

• Has not been accredited (Category 4)

Q. Why is my high school GPA for the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) different from my high school transcript?

A. We are required to use an un-weighted high school GPA. Many high schools only have a weighted GPA. These were the GPAs sent to TSAC. High school GPAs have been recalculated in Admissions to reflect an un-weighted GPA as required by the rules and regulations.

Q. What if I think the High School GPA for my lottery eligibility is incorrect?

A. Contact admissions and request your GPA be recalculated and posted.

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Page revised: 3/20/06