Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

How does this translate to college and college admission? Naturally) Admissions SOS Over the years, I have asked audiences from Atlanta to Argentina (actually now in all hemispheres) to give me the first word they think of when they hear: “College Admission.” Eliminate weekend and holiday application deadlines.

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Ivy Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In the last blog, I discussed Grade Point Average or GPA, how it is calculated and how it makes an essential contribution to the profile you present to colleges at application time. If colleges consider your GPA to be important, then you should too. Having a goal helps me focus my effort.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Many Universities in the US are remaining Test-Optional for the upcoming application season (2023-24). On the other hand, if you have a lower score you should work hard to enhance your profile with good quality extra-curricular activities, recommendation letters, college application essays, and your school GPA. Start today!

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The applications are all in for the UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2023. The total application numbers (EA and RD) are roughly 43,600, which is up substantially from last year. using the UGA GPA calculation method.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Columbia is known for its highly selective admissions process for the Class of 2025, Columbia received a record-high 60,551 applications and admitted 2,214 students for an acceptance rate of 3.6% Acceptance GPA The average GPA of admitted students is typically in the 3.8-4.0

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

Entry Requirements and Cost To be eligible for the RIBS program, students must be current high school sophomores or juniors who have completed at least one year of high school biology and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 The application is not completed until this is received by the university. The estimated cost of RIBS for 2023 is $13,600.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

One of the most important changes over the past few years in college admissions has been the increasing emphasis placed on an applicant’s intended major. Nowhere is this truer than for computer science, which was enormously competitive during the most recent application cycle.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

One of the most important changes over the past few years in college admissions has been the increasing emphasis placed on an applicant’s intended major. Nowhere is this truer than for computer science, which was enormously competitive during the most recent application cycle.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Danielle Foote, to the blog. In the college application process, there are a lot of pieces you will likely start and finish within your senior year—writing essays, gathering documents, synthesizing your resume of activities—these are just a few. Welcome, Danielle!

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of 29.4%. The university received 10,512 applications and accepted 3091 students. Acceptance GPA The average high school GPA for accepted students at Wake Forest University is more than 3.85. We can help you with your college application process.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

And regardless of how many medical schools point to their holistic admissions process, the trend of ever-increasing stats among matriculating students shows no signs of slowing down. medical schools, including the average GPA and average MCAT scores by school. Specifically, we visited every U.S.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If youre wondering about the lowest GPA to get into Harvard , heres the short answer: theres no official minimum GPA. Harvard reviews applications holistically, considering every part of your profile, not just your grades. That said, most admitted students have a GPA of 4.2. Still, GPA isnt the only thing that matters.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. College admissions officers read and re-read your transcript.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 12, 2023

Can your student use one essay for all of their applications ? Here’s how to write a great essay , based on what admissions officers want to see. While your essay is important, it’s far from the most important aspect of your application! Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Short answer: YES. Make up a test.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

“We asked 100 people what the most important letters in college admission are…” In this case, I think the “number one answer on the board” would be GPA. As an admission dean/director, IPs influence the entire funnel – from prospects to enrolling students. Admission Decisions. Internet Protocol address?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

So here are three messages students need to hear about college admission, to help you understand the reality. Admission Math. Not what he wanted to hear as a prospective transfer student who did not have a competitive GPA and was really too far down the road at his current institution to make transferring to Tech a viable option.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

My point is that when it comes to college admission, many of the words we used to use, and many of the metrics that seemed helpful or instructive, have shifted dramatically. Back When Middle 50% ranges- There was a time when publishing the middle 50% GPA and SAT/ACT range of admitted students was extremely helpful.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Admissions/Application Language*: Acceptance/Admission: An offer of admission to a college for its incoming class. Admissions Decision: The outcome determined by a college's admissions committee regarding a student's application. For more about activities read our past blog.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

College Application Tips: #2 – The Common Application Form On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next nine weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. Read last week’s tips about logistics.)

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident or a student studying in a GA High School). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In 2024, applications to MBA programs have skyrocketed , reaching levels not seen in over a decade. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), MBA applications rose 12% overall, with full-time, in-person programs seeing a 32% surge. WHY ARE MBA APPLICATIONS INCREASING?

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PrepScholar

APRIL 17, 2023

Our college acceptance calculator uses your GPA and SAT/ACT score to estimate your likelihood of getting accepted to a particular school. But aside from GPA and test scores, what other critical factors affect your chance of admission? The good news is that you can!

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 4, 2024

In this ever-changing college admissions landscape, the role of standardized testing remains a hot topic (and source of confusion). Understanding how these tests fit into the broader admissions process can help demystify their purpose and highlight strategies you can use to enhance your applications. Try Application Boot Camp®.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JULY 13, 2023

There has been a lot of talk in the last few weeks about how much has changed in college admission. College Admission is Not Fair. We recalculated GPAs so that everyone had a max GPA of 4.0. 5 bump- again with a max GPA of 4. There has been a lot of talk lately about checkboxes on applications.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Learn how much race matters when applying to medical schools and how diversity is achieved through admissions. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Medical school acceptance rates by race Part 3: GPA and MCAT scores by race/ethnicity Part 4: Will race impact my admissions odds? Applicants. Race/Ethnicity. Matriculants.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What's the acceptance rate for first-time, degree-seeking applicants? The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collection of standardized questions about a college or university's admissions and financial aid process, graduation rate, student demographics, and more. The best part: the Common Data Set for colleges is completely free to access!

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Grades are often considered the single most important factor in college admissions decisions. You probably know your grade point average (GPA); it’s usually printed on your transcript. And what does it mean for a GPA to be weighted or unweighted? One is an unweighted GPA, which calculates your overall average grade out of 4.0,

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s a piece of writing that you undertake for a very specific purpose: to give college admissions officers the evidence they need in order to admit you to their school. In order to write the most compelling essay that you can, it is crucial to ask: what do college admissions look for in an essay? That is not a good strategy.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Your GPA is like a snapshot of how youve done academically in high school, and admissions committees use it to figure out if youre ready to handle their programs. If your GPA is low, it might signal to them that youre not quite ready, which can hurt your chances. But what exactly counts as a bad GPA? 80-89 B 3.0

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Admissions.Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

University of Florida (UF) received nearly 67,000 applications during the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, which represents a slight increase over last year. According to Charles Murphy, UF’s Director of Admissions, offers of admissions were made to approximately 15,600 students to start on campus in the Summer B or Fall term.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Applying to top colleges, especially Ivy Leagues, means you must understand every aspect of your academic standing, and your GPA plays a major role. But what exactly is your cumulative GPA, and how can you calculate it for all semesters? Step-by-Step: How to Calculate Cumulative GPA for All Semesters What Is Cumulative GPA?

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 22, 2023

When it comes to thinking about prioritizing college applications, your first step should be to make a college application plan. Get more college application tips on our blog ! What should I focus on in my college applications? Start today - often, starting is the hardest part. And the answer is, “One bite at a time.”

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. He told me that after watching his older son go through the admission process he has been telling his current high school senior who is applying to colleges to be prepared to hear “no.”

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Ivy Central

MAY 10, 2023

Admission · Acceptance Rate: Berkeley University is a highly competitive institution, with a low acceptance rate. The acceptance rate for freshman applicants for the Fall 2022 semester was 17.6%, the lowest of all the UCs except for UCLA. Students need to have followed a broad curriculum across grades 9 to 12 and have a GPA of 3.0

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Essay Hell

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When I first heard about ChatGPT, and how this new artificial intelligence bot could write academic essays for students–and their teachers couldn’t tell the difference–I thought, “Ugh oh, looks like no one is going to need my services anymore” for help writing their college application essays. So I tried it out.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident of a student studying in a GA High School). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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