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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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2023

Whether it’s an awkward transition to high school freshman year that took a toll on your science grade, or a teacher you simply didn’t meld with for junior year English, there are lots of reasons why you might have a dip on your transcript that isn’t representative of what you’re capable of. Applying to college is tough, so send us an email.

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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. Curious if you’re keeping up with everything you need to do for college applications during senior year?

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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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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The college application process can feel like navigating a haunted house—full of unexpected twists, bumps in the night, and chilling deadlines. By avoiding these ten common application mistakes, you’ll be well on your way to escaping the fright and finding your way to college admission success. But don’t be spooked! LEARN MORE 2.

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PrepScholar

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In many ways, the most labor-intensive part of your college application process is the essay. It’s not just about forwarding transcripts or entering a list of extracurricular activities—you have to craft something personal and compelling to show the admissions committee who you are beyond your resume.

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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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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s post offers an introduction to college admissions and will provide starting points for all high school students to ensure they can start the application process with confidence. What’s included in a college application? These portals are where you’ll create a student account and complete and submit your applications.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 27, 2024

There are grad school application deadlines coming up SOON. Grad school application deadlines vary way too much for one standard answer. Here’s a better question: When and how should you start working on your grad school applications, depending on your deadlines? It doesn’t matter what time of year you read this blog post.

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Solomon Admissions

JULY 28, 2023

The Common Application is a centralized platform utilized by over 900 colleges to collect general information, input supplements & essays, and submit applications. Gone are the days of applying to seven colleges using seven different applications. Gone are the days of filling out each application via pen and paper.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The college application process can be overwhelming, but by familiarizing yourself with the most common questions, you can make the process much easier. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the college application process and their answers. When should I start the college application process?

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Anna Ivey Consulting

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The holidays can be a mixed bag for law school applicants. It's perfectly normal to be in admissions limbo this time of year (and you might be there for a while yet), and that doesn't mean there was anything wrong with your application, or that you're doing anything wrong now. Treat admissions officers' time as valuable.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Many law schools ask this question in their applications Indicate dates you have taken or plan to take the LSAT and that means there are a couple of extra steps you’ll need to take. A good 90% of the law school application form is redundant information. Good luck with applications… it’s game time.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

If you've already submitted your applications, you're probably checking their status at your various schools. This time of year, the most important status update for you to confirm is that your application has been marked complete. Assume schools can and do have different policies for things like study abroad transcripts.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 9, 2023

A step-by-step guide to completing the AMCAS application for medical school the amcas application is used by most allopathic medical schools in the us What is the AMCAS application? If you’re applying to medical school for the first time, you’ve likely heard of AMCAS, the American Medical College Application Service.

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Solomon Admissions

MAY 25, 2023

The college application season (September-January) can be a stressful time as seniors are juggling classes, essay writing, testing, and asking for recommendation letters. This is why getting organized early can help alleviate some of the application season stress and ensure you have enough time to meet all your deadlines.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If you assume that grades, test scores, and transcripts are the only items that matter to admission officers, you’re missing the whole picture! We’d like to draw your attention to 6 little things that make a big difference when applying to college. ⭐ Check them out below!

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

And they are recorded and presented to college admissions officers on your transcript. The Importance of Your High School Transcript in College Admissions The number one most important element of your college application is your transcript. The transcript is the record of your academic performance.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 2, 2024

What Do Schools Look for in a Transfer Application? Introduction: Transferring from one college to another is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and a well-crafted application. This article explores the key factors that admissions committees typically consider when evaluating transfer applications.

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you’re a high school student in the process of applying to college, there are lots of decisions to make along the way: where to apply, what to write about in your essays, and what activities and achievements to include in your applications, among many others. As a general rule, the answer to this question is “no.”

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 14, 2024

This guide will walk you through the dental school application year, presenting an ideal timeline to complete and submit all of your application materials. This guide will walk you through the dental school application year, presenting an ideal timeline to complete and submit all of your application materials.

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Humbach Education Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Start Early, Apply Early The vast majority of colleges give students automatic consideration for merit scholarships if they apply Early Action (read: no separate application). November 1 is a huge deadline for Early Action (non-binding) Applications. Think: Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts, test scores, Student Activity Résumé.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 4, 2023

Are letters of recommendation for ivy league applications important? These letters present a comprehensive view of an applicant’s skills, achievements, and character, and play a pivotal role in shaping the admission officer’s decision. Securing admission into Ivy League schools involves various elements beyond just academic grades.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MAY 26, 2023

For the Fall 2024 First-Year applicant group, there are three updates the UGA Admissions Office wants to make known when students are preparing to apply to UGA. We will be exclusively using the Common App for our First-Year applicants.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Here is what business school applicants need to know about the GMAT and GRE. Since Covid made it hard for many people to test, especially in person, schools began allowing applicants to apply for waivers. The answer still depends on an honest assessment of your application, especially relative to the pool.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 3, 2022

We will review files in the same way during our EA and RD application process, we just have different decision dates. A deferral decision is not a denial or a wait-list, this is just a pause in any decision until we can look at a deferred student in light of our entire applicant pool. What should I do? How do I fix this?

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2023

These deadlines, or what is due, include all necessary components of the college application to be reviewed for admission: the application itself (information and writing), transcript/s, letter/s of recommendation, and a résumé and standardized test scores, where applicable. Deadlines are strictly enforced.

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EAB

JUNE 13, 2023

Podcast Will FAFSA Simplification Make Life Easier for Colleges and Applicants? EAB · Will FAFSA Simplification Make Life Easier for Colleges and Applicants? Transcript Coming soon. Learn more The post Will FAFSA Simplification Make Life Easier for Colleges and Applicants? Episode 154. June 13, 2023.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 21, 2022

As an international applicant to schools in the United States, you probably also have a lot of questions about everything from logistics to student life. Language Requirements | Standardized Testing | Transcripts | Visas | Timeline | Financial Aid | Summary. Transcript Evaluation. Why the United States? Why the United States?

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 20, 2024

college applications! Below are six basic steps rising seniors can take to prepare for their upcoming college applications. Regional Admissions Officers will be comparing your academic profile to other students in your high school and area when reviewing applications. Study, study, study for upcoming standardized tests!

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ACM College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Self-Reported Academic Record is basically a student’s transcripts in another format completed by the student instead of the high school. It is used as a substitute or supplement to official transcripts at nearly 40 colleges in the US including NYU, University of Florida, Florida State University, Clemson, Baylor, and Texas A&M.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 24, 2023

You might be excited about the opportunities, and at the same time there are also lots of steps in the college application process. Right now, you might have a big, nebulous, college application-shaped cloud floating over your head at all times. And there’s also the task of figuring out how to pay for college.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2023

What Looks Good On College Applications? As a high school student, you may already think about your college applications and wonder how to make them stand out. This article discusses tips on what looks good on college applications. Why is it important to have a good college application?

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Revolution Tutors

JULY 28, 2022

You’ve already mastered the undergraduate application process. Let’s talk through your application timeline and help you stay on top of important deadlines. Get the lay of the land so you can start creating a list of schools and planning your application approach. How do I balance grad applications with “adulting?”

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Today, in this guide, we’ll help you fully understand the college application in the US in 2024. College Application Process The United States of America’s higher education sector is subject to constant change and surfing these changes requires an optimistic mindset. Ready then? Let’s go! Key Steps in the U.S.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Bowdoin College received 10,966 applicants across all three admission rounds for the Class of 2027. Regular Decision may be right for you if you need more time to get your application ready. Application Components Application: Application and personal essay, application fee (nonrefundable), or a fee waiver.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 21, 2023

NSHSS Scholarships: Benefits, Eligibility, And Application Process As a high school student, you may be looking for ways to pay for college. Fill out the scholarship application form, providing information about your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and community service. When should you apply for NSHSS scholarship?

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