UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Offers of Admission: Approximately 9,500 Total EA Admits -This is somewhat more than last years admitted numbers for both In-State and Out-of-State acceptances. I have a previous blog post on how admissions calculates the UGA GPA for your reference. I will not be splitting up the in-state and out-of-state data at this time.

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Spark Admissions

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many high school students and their families enter the college financial aid process feeling overwhelmed by all that goes into it. By understanding the most critical steps in the college financial aid process, you can save yourself time, stress, and money. Not everyone will benefit from applying for financial aid.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 13, 2025

Recently, Andy Lynch, CEO of Tassel, and I discussed this topic during our Show & Tell Show on “Dialing in your Admissions Section of Your Website.” Trust is foundational to admissions, and being upfront about tuition shows honesty and integrity. When a school withholds tuition, it raises suspicion.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

They’re too “wealthy” for significant financial aid but not wealthy enough to write a check without breaking a sweat. ” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors. ” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors. Translation?

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Koodoos Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Whether you’re in the process of submitting applications or thinking about applying next fall, we’ve put together different types of financial aid that will help you fund your graduate studies. Cost of Attending Grad School Even with financial aid, deciding to go to grad school is a significant investment of your time and money.

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The College Solutions Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

An effective way to reduce the cost of college is to know how to successfully appeal for more financial aid. It’s critical to understand that the first financial aid award that a college delivers often doesn’t have to be the only offer. Remember, admission staffers have the power to dispense better awards.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The yield rate is the percentage of students who receive an offer of admission who actually enroll in that college. In general, ED2 gives you a statistically better shot at admission than if you go into the regular decision (RD) pool. Colleges just arent that transparent about how they award financial aid. Dont do this.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 16, 2025

But here’s where it gets interesting: Financial aid and scholarships have become the primary hook for attracting students, with 81 percent of juniors and 78 percent of seniors ranking them as crucial factors in college choice. This isn’t just about affordabilityit’s about perceived value and accessibility.

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Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The best results come from treating ChatGPT as an ongoing research tool, refining prompts as you go, and training it with information you collect along the wayfrom college visits, Zoom sessions, financial aid offers, and direct conversations with admissions reps. Are there any trends in enrollment to be aware of?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship is pretty awesomeits one of the most generous scholarships available for high-achieving high school students with financial need. Of course, the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship is highly competitive. It is not the $55,000 scholarship program for high school students.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Let’s dive into some definitions and discuss fundamental financial aid terminology while introducing what’s new this aid cycle so you can successfully navigate the process of funding an undergraduate education as we approach 2024. Merit-based aid is often provided in the form of scholarships and grants.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 17, 2024

But is this sticker shock reaction always a rational response, or might colleges be losing out on applicants who could afford to attend with the help of financial aid? This means highlighting available aid, scholarships, and financing options to demonstrate affordability.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In the time it takes you to read this blog post from top to bottom, you could probably apply to at least fifteen no-essay scholarships. And, in just a few clicks, you can apply for no-essay scholarships worth $10,000+! Kind of: Your chances of winning one of these scholarships are low. But should you? Here we go. Youre tired.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Great: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) can provide invaluable financial aid and support to help you achieve your academic and professional goals. The organization’s most well-known offerings are generous college scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000. To date, the HSF has awarded over $730 million in scholarships.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Part of the answer for Florida students can potentially be Floridas Bright Futures Scholarship Programa way for you to get help paying for college, thanks to funding from the state. The program offers several scholarships with different amounts of money and requirements. How do you qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship?

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 6, 2025

The Posse Scholarship is a pretty amazing opportunity for college-bound students: a prestigious, full-tuition merit scholarship awarded to high school students with strong leadership potential. It will also help you decide if the Posse Scholarship is the right fit for you. How much does the Posse Scholarship give?

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

What is financial aid? Financial aid is monetary assistance provided to students and families to help cover the cost of attending college. Aid can come in a variety of forms that we’ll go over in more detail below! Are these grants or scholarships renewable, meaning you’ll receive them every year?

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 11, 2025

There are scholarships specifically for students like you who live in or plan to attend school in New York. Keep reading to discover the best New York state scholarships and how they can make your college dreams more affordable. These scholarships can come from the state government, local organizations, or private institutions.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When it comes to college-bound students’ impressions of the relationship between financial aid and admissions, anxiety seems to rule the day. Many of my students and families worry that if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid that they won’t get in.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 23, 2025

So its great that you can lower your costs by applying for scholarships and other forms of financial aid. And for many students, merit scholarshipsawards based on achievements, talents, or other qualifications, not financial needare especially impactful in lowering the costs of college. How do you get a merit scholarship?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Shop Local (Scholarships) Many students I’ve spoken with started with local scholarships. The national scholarships with a $20,000 payout may sound tempting, but competition is tough. Once you’re a student, your major, department, and/or college may have additional scholarship or grant money available. Check your Email!

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For some students, that means regular-round applications for schools like Wake Forest and Emory , which require all students interested in merit scholarships to submit their applications by November 15 th. Last year, UC schools received over 250,000 applications for Fall 2024 admission and accepted 167,000 of those students.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Colleges determine financial aid packages for admitted students based on the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and in some cases the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile). First, we need to think about why you are asking for more financial aid. Should I ask for more?

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Niche

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Parents and guardians play a pivotal role in the college search and admissions process, often serving as trusted advisors, cheerleaders and financial planners. Be transparent, comprehensive and timely in your communication about financial aid. Cost and aid have a tremendous impact on enrollment decisions.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Students from middle- and lower-income families from Virginia can now attend the University of Virginia (UVA) for even less, thanks to a new financial aid expansion. UVA announced the needs-based financial aid expansion of Access UVA on Dec. 8 to increase affordability for students from middle- and lower-income families.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 7, 2025

This two-year pilot program, launching in Fall 2025, offers students who are certain about attending USC Marshall an opportunity to secure admission earlier in the process. Financial Aid & Scholarships: All ED applicants will be considered for USCs need-based financial aid and merit scholarships.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Your college education could be $20,000 cheaper if you win the Dell Scholarship. So how do you apply for the Dell Scholarship? Every year, the program awards 500 students from across the country with a $20,000 scholarship and a range of additional support services, such as academic advising and access to free teletherapy services.

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

In this blog post, we'll explore the process of applying for financial aid as an international student at U.S. Understanding Financial Aid Options Before diving into the application process, it's important to understand the types of financial aid available for international students: 1. universities.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

Can expat students get in-state tuition and other financial aid? Financial Aid for Expat Students The good news is, unlike international students, American expats are eligible for federal financial aid and much more institutional aid at colleges in the US.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

However, financial aid is available for domestic US students and successful candidates whose families have an income of less than $80,000 per year attend free of charge. There are some scholarships available to specific groups of students, most noticeably applicants from China. Start today!

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Princeton’s financial aid program is recognized as one of the most generous in the country, making it far more affordable for low- and middle-income families. If your family makes less than $100,000 a year, Princeton’s financial aid could cover the whole thing—tuition, room, board, you name it.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Course Selection : Ensure your coursework aligns with your future academic interests, goals, AND potential admissions requirements. Plan for Financial Aid Start thinking about how you’ll fund your college education NOW. Scholarships : Research potential scholarships available to juniors and start applying.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

The next steps for a new student can be seen in the Next Steps portal on their status page or the flyer in your admission packet, so please go ahead and review what you need to do next. This is an enrollment number, not an admission offer number, but it does mean that our admission offers are more heavily Georgian than non-Georgian.

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BestColleges

APRIL 17, 2024

Duke University is ending a full-ride scholarship after the U.S. Supreme Court banned race-conscious college admissions last year. The Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program was for students of African descent and required no application or test scores. This comes after the U.S.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 2, 2025

College is a big investment, but financial aid can make it much more affordable. Let’s discuss the costs and explore how students can get financial support. Northwestern offers a variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs to help cover costs.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 8, 2025

Before you apply, its important to check Tulanes admission requirements so you dont miss anything. If youre from Louisiana, you may qualify for state-specific admission programs and financial aid opportunities that could help reduce tuition costs. Apply for scholarships. Monitor your financial aid status.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

But how much does it actually cost, and how can financial aid help? Boston College offers plenty of financial aid to make it more manageable. Heres how it works: Need-based aid. Your financial aid package is based on your familys financial situation. Lets break it down. Regular Decision.

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