Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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. We are considering the whole pie, which is made up of many parts, when we read your application. Welcome, Danielle!

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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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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. 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.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 7, 2025

Congratulations on completing the first semester of your junior year of high school! Although there is no cookie-cutter approach, here are some suggestions to accelerate the college admissions process in the second semester of your junior year of high school. Many test prep companies will provide free resources as well.

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Grown & Flown

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The eagle has landed as my youngest child has submitted her final college application. I will never again be the next of kin to a childs college application process. Thats a little easier to do if there isnt a lot of noise in the background or feel like every Tom, Dick, and Harriet is privy to which schools are in the running.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 20, 2025

When planning for the college application process, we often focus on the parts of the application you create: your essays, your extracurricular activities, your award-winning projects, etc. KEY RELATIONSHIPS THAT CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION How can you foster those relationships? Weve got you covered!

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 9, 2025

The applications are all in for the 2025 UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some detailed information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2025 (EA and RD). The total application numbers (EA and RD) are roughly 47,850 , which is up approximately 12% from last year.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2025

In fact, a study by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence found that high school students reported feeling nervous 59.5% of the time while at school. In this guide, well go over common interview questions for high school students, provide sample answers, and share expert tips to help you feel confident and ready.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I have been sharing college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. Happy November 1 st !

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 21, 2025

Teenagers with dyslexia face unique challenges during the college application process on top of the usual stress of essays, deadlines, and standardized tests, theyre also navigating reading and writing difficulties that can make the process feel overwhelming. Why Hire an Independent Counselor? Whats the Process?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 28, 2025

Looking for last-minute winning science fair projects for high school? This last minute science fair project will look at how variations in wing shape, size, and aspect ratio affect the distance and stability of paper airplaneswhich can connect to real-world applications in aircraft and drone design.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

As the last few college offers trickle in it’s time to take a step back and consider what we can glean from the wins and rejections our students have received in the 2022/23 application cycle and the messages being received from different quarters of the college application universe. The future of standardised tests.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

For those living in Georgia, online high schools give you flexibility, allow you to learn at your own pace, and offer a variety of courses that might not be available at regular schools. But what exactly is online high school, and how is it better than a traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 7, 2025

Before we get into exactly why ADHD students can benefit from college counseling outside of school, lets talk about why having an independent counselor in your corner is beneficial for every student. High schools, even private ones with college counseling departments, are overworked and swamped with students.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 8, 2024

By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application. The school is essentially holding onto your application to see how you will compare to its regular decision applications. You may be within its profile of admitted students but not near the top.

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University Gurus

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Getting hands-on research experience in high school can transform your academic journey and college applications. Why Should High School Students Reach Out to Professors? The benefits of working with college professors during high school extend far beyond adding a line to your college applications.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

High school is the perfect time to start thinking about your future. For most students, taking high school seriously is driven by the goal of getting into Ivy League schools or other top universities in the country. Freshman year When you start your freshman year, youre stepping into high school with a clean slate.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 27, 2025

Im not even halfway through high school yet! However, colleges (especially top universities and elite colleges) want applicants who (at least on paper) know what they want to study and what their academic interests are. You wouldnt believe how many high schools dont read books outside of class.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 17, 2025

Teenagers with OCD face significant challenges during the college application process; the anxiety and rumination over the process itself are tacked onto the intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and obsessions they already have to deal with on a daily basis. Crafting that kind of application requires time, strategy, and careful planning.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 15, 2025

Students with depression need a safe, structured place to get help through the college application process. And heres something to think about: Many of the students who seem to breeze through high school with top grades and impressive college acceptances? But, thats where we come in. Why Hire an Independent Counselor?

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

High school juniors are at a pivotal stage in the college application process. Build Strong Relationships with Teachers Letters of recommendation will most likely be a necessary part of your application. Review the past Common Application essay prompts and think about what topics may be good fits for you.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 12, 2025

When students feel calm and safe, theyre able to navigate the college preparation and application process with ease. No matter how dedicated high school counselors are, they often manage large caseloads and typically dont get deeply involved until second semester junior year. Many of them are working with private counselors.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

School counselors at public schools spend 26% (at private schools: 51%) of their time on post-secondary (college admissions) counseling. In many cases, overworked and overwhelmed high school counselors simply have too many students to give individual attention needed in the competitive admissions environment.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

Here’s a comprehensive overview of key milestones and focus areas for each year of high school, including senior year. 9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college preparation. Consider summer retakes if needed.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 6, 2025

Youre only a sophomore in high school, but you have big goals. In order to get into a top college, you need to begin pursuing your goals early in your high school experience. Having someone on your team to help identifying and develop these ways of standing out is critical if youre aiming for hard-to-get-into schools.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 5, 2025

These feelings can impact a students self-confidence and make it hard for them to manage a complicated process like college prep and applications. Even at elite private schools, high school counselors are often overloaded, working with dozens of students. Why Hire an Independent Counselor? Thats where we come in.

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HelloCollege

MARCH 27, 2025

History competitions for high school students are a great way to dive deeper into your passion for the past. In this article, well highlight some of the top history competitions for high school students, explain why these contests are worth your time, and offer tips for how to make the most of them.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Youre a high school senior, and you havent done an internship yet. If it is already past the college application deadlines, it is certainly still worth getting an internship to deepen into your interests before college it just wont help you get into college. What makes a strong internship? Like, whats the point? Learn More.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 18, 2025

Thats where a private counselor makes all the difference: helping students make strategic choices as early as freshman year to build a strong, well-rounded application. By working one-on-one with students, we help them craft a compelling, unique application that stands out. The outcome? Whats the Process?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 31, 2025

Applications usually open in the spring, and if you arent sure where to start, we can help with that. Many of our students publish research while they are still in high school, and a cool research project can be a great experience if you want to work in labs or with professors down the line. There are a lot of programs.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 17, 2025

Encouraging and supporting your students to shine on the HSPT is an honorable endeavor, as giving students the chance to succeed can be the difference between high school admission to preferred schools and receiving scholarships. We figured it would be helpful to share how one of our partner schools, St.

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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? How can colleges step in to provide the necessary counseling and education about affordability for these applicants?

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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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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2025

Polymer Chemistry Science Fair Projects Polymer chemistry studies the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymers, large molecules made of repeating units. This field is important for developing plastics, rubbers, and synthetic fibers used in different applications. What is the best topic for a chemistry project?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to college and going through the college application timeline is excruciatingly overwhelming, especially if you don’t have someone like a parent or older sibling who’s been through it to guide you. That’s why we suggest starting with a simple to-do list during your junior year of high school. A good starting point?

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Admissions Village

JANUARY 19, 2025

Every year at Admissions Village, we notice a new crop of summer programs aimed at high school students. To understand what we mean by this, it helps to remember colleges are thinking about many things when they evaluate the activities in your application. Summer Programs Help Students Build Evidence to Support Their Major.

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2025

In their op-ed, Anderson and Winthrop, authors of The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better , argued, Many recent graduates arent able to set targets, take initiative, figure things out and deal with setbacks because in school and at home they were too rarely afforded any agency.

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