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. This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Danielle Foote, to the blog. Welcome, Danielle!

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

You already know that summer and extracurricular activities are a great way to explore your interests, challenge yourself, and maybe even strengthen your college application along the way. Download a Printable Version of the Values List CEGS Epic List of Summer and extracurricular Ideas Organized by Values Thats right.

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Every year, I receive tons of questions about how many extracurricular activities are necessary and whether a kids chances will be hurt because they havent performed at Carnegie Hall, been speaking Mandarin since they were five, or cured cancer. Its an important part of your application. They want to know that, too. The bad news?

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 1, 2024

Extracurricular Activities Depth and Leadership: Admissions officers are interested in students who show depth and leadership in their extracurricular activities. Missing a deadline or failing to submit a required document can jeopardize your application.

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Admissions Mom

JANUARY 30, 2024

❓I receive tons of questions about how many extracurriculars are necessary and whether a kid’s chances will be hurt because they haven’t performed at Carnegie Hall, been speaking Mandarin since they were five, or cured cancer. But, then, that also adds to the pressure to have the most impressive, superhuman extracurriculars possible.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 24, 2024

Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest : In this contest, students must not only write an original speech about an event, personality or document related to the Revolutionary War (and connect it to modern America), they must also recite the oration from memory without the use of notes or props.

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Admissions Mom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

❓“How good are my extracurriculars?” Then I receive tons more about how many extracurriculars are necessary and whether a kid’s chances will be hurt because they haven’t performed at Carnegie Hall, been speaking Mandarin since they were five years old, or cured cancer. It’s one of the most common questions we get here on A2C.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This document can be requested, but it is often publicly available on a school’s website, usually nested within their college counseling page. This document also usually includes average test scores and college placement. A list of extracurricular activities. SECONDARY SCHOOL SELECTION: FACTORS TO CONSIDER. Is this an IB school?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

If you applied by a mid-October or early-November deadline, we know that by late January youve had updates to your academic, extracurricular, and personal records. To that end, it is not helpful to submit documents that the college has not requested. Hopefully by now, some of these next points make sense to you.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 28, 2025

The first thing youll need is make sure you meet the eligibility requirements and have the required documents. Evidence of leadership, special talents or interests, and other personal qualities through extracurricular activities , volunteer work, and other non-academic pursuits (if applicable). Have an unweighted GPA of 95/100 (3.8/4.0).

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 30, 2024

For many admissions officers, calculus “carries prestige and a presumption of intelligence…At Wesleyan University, for example, 79% of the fall 2021 entering class had completed math through calculus, about four times the most recently documented national calculus attainment rate.”

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 18, 2023

HOW TO LEVERAGE THE UC APPLICATION Tip #1: Be sure to draft your list on a separate Word document or Google sheet vs. on the UC app’s website. Let us help. sTART NOW Fortunately, we have seven tips on how to leverage the UC Application, using the options available to best highlight your strengths within the pesky word limits and text boxes.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

For students applying to business programs after starting college, for instance at the University of Virginia (McIntire) or Emory (Goizuetta), these essays must also reflect on their academic and extracurricular experiences thus far, providing a cohesive narrative that explains why they’re seeking to enter into a business program.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

Here are the documents you need to prepare: Transcript of records. Extracurriculars. Show how youve made a difference at your current institution, whether through academic achievements, extracurricular leadership, or community involvement. These platforms let you submit materials, track updates, and see whats pending.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 10, 2025

Grades are often the first big hurdle in the admissions process, and even the best extracurriculars or essays wont overshadow mediocre academic performance. Keep Your Extracurriculars on Track Building a strong resume is just as important as excelling academically when preparing to apply as a transfer student.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Even if you dont qualify for need-based aid, you can still earn merit-based scholarships based on academic excellence, leadership, and extracurricular achievements. Step 3: Upload your tax documents and W-2s. It usually takes 48-72 hours for your documents to show as Received, so dont panic if they dont appear right away.

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HelloCollege

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It can be helpful with: Enhancing College Applications: Serves as a supporting document for college applications, giving admissions officers a snapshot of the student’s experiences and strengths. A high school resume serves as a vital tool for students to present their skills and experiences effectively.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2024

However, we are going to use it as well as a document, the Common Data Set, to get a more complete picture. Academic Ability Yale calls your transcript “the single most important document in your application.” Extracurriculars Not everyone with excellent grades and scores gets into Yale. Ultimately, everything matters.”

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Ivy College Essay

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It provides admissions officers with a comprehensive overview of your extracurricular involvement and accomplishments, offering them insight into your character, interests, and potential contributions to their institution. Step 1: Start Early The process of preparing your college admissions activity list should begin well in advance.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 2, 2024

Your extracurriculars must show passion, compassion, and commitment. This is because most students who apply to Harvard have the grades and the scores and the recommendations and the extracurriculars, so the differentiating factor isn’t an A in Biology. If you intend to submit documents only (i.e., Contact us for a boost.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Common criteria for merit-based aid include academic performance, standardized test scores, leadership, extracurricular involvement, talent, and special skills. To complete the FAFSA, students and their families need to provide financial and personal information, including tax returns and other financial documents.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

You'll need essays, transcripts, financial documents, and recommendation letters. Demonstrate financial need clearly The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship prioritizes students with significant financial need, so your financial documents must be accurate and thorough. Theyre also investing in who you want to become.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Before you submit anything, set up your strategy and prep a Letter of Continued Interest to accompany any documents. Inventory of Additional Documents Submitted: After writing your update, we recommend including a short, bulleted list outlining what else you are submitting. A letter isnt enough, either, as they specifically want more.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 18, 2025

Double-check your documents, proofread your essays, and hit submit with time to spare. Heres what you need to know about eligibility, required documents, and costs. Required documents Heres what theyre asking for: Online application. When its time to upload documents like transcripts or test scores, stick to PDFs.

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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

I suppose if you want to provide resume, extracurricular, achievement, or special circumstances updates with your 200 allotted words, go for it. Do not send in any supporting documents like a resume or rec letter.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

They write : “ If you've been deferred, we welcome brief updates on recent notable academic, extracurricular, and personal accomplishments uploaded via your portal. They only have a few minutes to review your application, and if you send a pile of documents they won’t be sure where to look…and they may not look at all. Ask for help.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Your extracurricular activities , leadership roles , and community contributions all play a big part in shaping your application. What extracurricular activities or student organizations excite me? Prepare your transcript of records and other relevant documents. Would I thrive in a city, small town, or rural campus? In the U.S.,

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 14, 2024

They can alleviate financial stress, allowing you to focus on your studies, extracurricular activities, and personal growth. Carefully review all the required documents and double-check that your information is accurate before submission. Ensure you know all document requests and submit everything on time to avoid disqualification.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 11, 2023

Here’s the not-so-basic… “Ideal candidates” will have: an exceptional academic record (meaning in the top 10% of your class) demonstrated leadership ability (do you volunteer for community service or serve a leadership role in an extracurricular activity? These count!)

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 13, 2024

But, much like in ED1, students sign a document that promises that if admitted, they will attend the school. This document allows the school to protect its yield rate (one of many metrics used in college rankings). Mention an extracurricular activity that lets you talk about yourself.

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Expert Admissions

MARCH 23, 2023

Yes — Restrictive Early Action Supplemental Essays Harvard’s Prompt 1: Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. optional; upload document, no word limit specified) When approaching the first essay, keep in mind the essay’s word limit–150 words is very short, so make every word count.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2025

Pursue Meaningful Extracurriculars Elite colleges love applicants who are deeply engaged in their passions and take initiative. Document your achievements. A portfolio with photos, essays, or videos can bring your extracurricular journey to life. How to stand out: Dive deep into a few activities you genuinely care about.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 2, 2024

They break down these factors in an annual document called the Common Data Set. Extracurriculars To get into Princeton, you need an excellent academic record, but not everyone with a 4.0 This means you need great extracurriculars. Your extracurriculars are often where you can showcase your talents and abilities.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 18, 2024

They publish a list of factors and their relative weights as part of a document called the Common Data Set. Most colleges publish one Common Data Set document. Have the “Right” Extracurriculars Extracurriculars aren’t just vital because they are listed as “very important.” One quick note. Columbia publishes two.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Here was my prompt: can you help me put my work at Subway into the extracurricular activities into the common application ChatGPT response: Absolutely! Including your work experience at Subway in the extracurricular activities section of the Common Application is a great way to showcase your skills, responsibilities, and dedication.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Colleges publish a document called the “ Common Data Set ” yearly. This is a super helpful document as it contains many admissions data. You will notice that your recommendations, essays, and extracurriculars are all marked as “important” as well. We are glad you asked; let’s break it down.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They publish these factors in a document called the “ common data set.” TBH, this document is super helpful when looking at admissions stats. Your qualities and abilities should come through in your essays, recommendations, awards, and extracurriculars. Extracurriculars With activities, the name of the game is commitment.

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