Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

While it may surprise you based on this blog or our podcast, my goal is always to move as quickly away from the college admission discussion as possible, especially when people start breaking out their daughter’s transcript. Georgia Tech, however, at the direction of our state system, requires test scores.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The frequency of pay may vary by state, but multiple students connected to the Payment for Placements (P4P) movement told BestColleges that they know of social work students who have secured a paid placement at their local VA hospital. Most of these internships, also called field placements, are unpaid.

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Colorado State University

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

My name is Vicky, and I’m a fourth-year student at Colorado State University, majoring in Biology. I definitely haven’t taken Colorado for granted with all the activities it has to offer during the two years I’ve been here. Going out of state was nerve-racking, but it all worked out for me.

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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. Although anecdotes can help, sometimes the data can tell the story for you.

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BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2023

Housed at Arizona State University, the science-based contest serves as a teaching tool in K-12 and college classrooms. While filling out your NCAA March Madness bracket, you may be supremely confident picking a winner between Kansas and Gonzaga. Battle descriptions are playful yet rooted in the scientific literature.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 10, 2023

According to the National Association for Foreign Student Advisors, over 80% of money paid by international students studying in the United States comes from families. According to the National Association for Foreign Student Advisors, over 80% of money paid by international students studying in the United States comes from families.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

MAY 29, 2023

Instead, consider whether you have independent validation of your arts talent such as all-state honors, prestigious audition-based arts programs, work presented at important festivals, etc. If you don’t, seek out an independent evaluation. Here it is in a nutshell: just don’t! Should I Submit an Optional Arts Supplement?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 25, 2023

Also, I love running right after the rain, and sometimes heading out in the middle of it when nobody else is on the streets. Ultimately, our perspective, and where we focus, is a decision. Admit, deny, waitlist decisions coming out from colleges. In March and April, college admission is full of decisions.

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Solomon Admissions

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Even a majority of state or land-grant universities are on the common app, especially with many Texas state schools joining the Common app in the last few years. Even a majority of state or land-grant universities are on the common app, especially with many Texas state schools joining the Common app in the last few years.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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? Appendix: Previous medical school acceptance rates by rate. -. Part 1: Introduction The role of race in admissions is an incredibly hot topic these days. Race/Ethnicity. Applicants.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It’s definitely form-y. Over the years, I have tried to shine a light on what people often misunderstand in the college admission experience. This has ranged from explorations of waitlists to examinations of deadlines to explications of supply and demand and institutional missions. Form-ish for sure. Telling a story is an opportunity.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Parts of a financial aid package First of all, never make a college decision without first receiving and analyzing your financial aid package, unless you are able to pay full costs of attendance out of pocket, right now. You definitely want to avoid work study interfering with your studies. What about cost of living ?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In addition, the applicant pool has flipped from roughly 65% In-State applicants in 2013 to 40% In-State applicants this year. This year, our growth in EA was roughly 13%, with both In and Out of State numbers growing at about the same rate. As such, our admissions process has had to adapt as well.

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BestColleges

APRIL 4, 2023

And by 1990, it was being played in all 50 states. Yes, we're talking about pickleball — the noisy game that looks like an amalgam of tennis and Ping-Pong played with plastic paddles and a hard Wiffle ball. Some say it's only a matter of time before the NCAA recognizes pickleball as an intercollegiate sport. Today, some 36.5

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 23, 2023

College students are speaking out about the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on campus in a new BestColleges survey. Over the last year, institutions across the country have increasingly removed DEI programming and offices to abide by anti-DEI legislation in their states.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Age restrictions on student drinking vary by state. These smaller beer makers — by definition, producing fewer than 6 million barrels annually — multiplied dramatically during the 2010s. In 2012, App State became the first institution to establish a standalone program in fermentation sciences, according to faculty member Brett Taubman.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” ” While change is afoot, much remains the same. Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid, making them a form of “gift aid.”

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2024

In 2023, the average monthly job openings in state and local government education were almost two times the number of hires made. Summary Check 55% of educators surveyed in 2021 reported that they were thinking of leaving the profession earlier than planned. Careers in teaching don't always get the best reputation.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

Well, friends, I found out upon entering the lobby, because in an absolute puddle on the coach was a 20-ish-year-old (lots of hyphens there, I know) girl crying hysterically. “Can I borrow your phone?” Thursday, February 22 Atlanta, GA : 5 a.m. My vibrating watch alarm went off. actually, that one only took me about two weeks).

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Maybe you’re interested in going to college so you can figure that stuff out. According to the College Board , the median cost of Tuition and Fees and Room and Board is $40,550 for out-of-state students at four-year public universities ($23,250 for in-state students ). Is college really worth it? So what do I do?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Consequently, you feel stressed out and behind. We’ll also help you understand how to strategically pick and choose your extracurricular activities so that you can stand out from the pack when applying to med school. We laughed, not at the student’s confusion about how to outshine the competition, but at their use of the word “gunner.”

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Admissions Mom

MARCH 6, 2023

In the first 3 1/2 months of 2023, there have been over 400 pieces of anti-trans legislation at the state level. Currently (as of March 5, 2023), there are 432 bills geared toward anti-trans legislation in 41 states. Currently (as of March 5, 2023), there are 432 bills geared toward anti-trans legislation in 41 states.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 6, 2023

1] Check Food insecurity intensified during COVID-19, with rates of hunger nearly doubling in some states in 2020. [2] COVID-19 Exacerbated College Hunger Food insecurity intensified during COVID-19 , with rates of hunger nearly doubling in some states in 2020. 2] Check Food-insecure students had an average GPA of 3.33

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

20 years ago, however, when she was first diagnosed, that was definitely not the case. In fact, going out to eat was an incredible hassle. And all of that is accurate, helpful, and worth checking out. Maybe this sounds familiar: “Dear <<insert name here>>” check out our campus.”

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

The term “Little Ivies” refers to a group of small, private liberal arts schools mostly clustered in New England whose storied histories, academic prestige, financial endowments, athletic rivalries, and highly selective admissions practices are comparable to the Ivy League’s. Amherst has a storied legacy of literary history.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

You’ll need to count on more than just your GPA and standardized test scores to stand out – which is where your essays come in. Essay Prompts (100-250 words) The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Don’t get discouraged! Virtually all of Stanford’s undergraduates live on campus.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

The admissions website notes that in 2019, 100% of the medical school’s students passed the United States Medical Licensing Step 1 Exam. How hard is it to get into the Baylor College of Medicine? It should come as no surprise then that the Baylor College of Medicine is highly selective with an acceptance rate of 4.3%.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 31, 2023

They have a unique perspective that can resonate with similar audiences, and using them can help your school easily stand out within your target audience. These programs position your current students at the forefront of your marketing efforts, allowing them to connect with your prospects and promote your school and its messaging.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Advisors feel left out of decision-making processes This contributes to poor job satisfaction and turnover across their campuses, and advisors wish administrators would foster more transparency around decision making , feedback, and follow-through. There are six themes that emerged.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Part 4: Meharry Medical College secondary application essays (examples included) Part 5: Meharry Medical College interview  - Part 1: Introduction Meharry Medical College , one of three historically Black medical schools in the United States, is located in Nashville, Tennessee and affiliated with the United States Methodist Church.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

While the sticker price for tuition, fees, and living expenses at Ivy League schools is high, Princeton stands out because a significant 89% of recent seniors graduated debt-free , thanks to the school’s need-based aid packages. Real talk: If Ivy League schools didn’t come with sky-high price tags, we’d all be lining up to get in.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 22, 2024

29% of undergrads are out-of-state students, 10% international, and 61% from GA. 29% of undergrads are out-of-state students, 10% international, and 61% from GA. They do have more out-of-state students than many other state schools in the U.S. All awarded degrees are Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2023

This oratorical contest offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to enhance their communication skills, develop their confidence, and engage in thoughtful discussions about the principles that underpin the United States. Constitution? Look no further than the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 30, 2023

They contend there are some funny spots out there currently, and they even pulled up a few on YouTube that I can’t remember right now (because they weren’t funny). When colleges put out acceptances during their early and regular rounds, they use prior year’s yield models in order to hit class goals. Then or now? Capitol One.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

College/University Terms: Accelerated Degree Programs: An accelerated degree program reduces the amount of time it takes to obtain an undergraduate degree by at least one year. Most accelerated degree programs allow a student to obtain a bachelor’s degree in three years or less. Colleges typically do not have graduate students.

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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. Instead of texting or calling individually, I’ll just be forwarding this. You may it impersonal– I call it efficient. Po-tay-toe, Po-taa-toe! You were shocked? May 1- National Deposit Deadline.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Students spend hours, weeks, and even years committing to activities they hope will make them stand out in the college admissions process. As a consultant, I emphasize the importance of engagement both in and out of the classroom to my clients. You can contribute to your school, home, or any other community in a variety of ways.

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