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. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

In-State 127

In-State GPA Out-of-State Transcripts 127

Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Sure, there were plenty of public lists and rankings on social media, but when it came to what she actually wanted in a school, how could she find the best fit? After visiting one school, she realized that nearly 80% of students were from out of state, which made her rethink what kind of balance she wanted.

Financial Aid 149

Financial Aid Out-of-State Campus Tours Study Abroad 149

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 6, 2025

Youre only a sophomore in high school, but you have big goals. However, simply having big goals doesnt mean that they will work out. In order to get into a top college, you need to begin pursuing your goals early in your high school experience. This describes most of the students we work with.

Internship 52

Internship High School Out-of-State Applications 52

HelloCollege

JANUARY 14, 2025

Participating in dual enrollment in high school can be a great way to make the most of your college experience. What Is Dual Enrollment in High School? Dual enrollment, also know as concurrent enrollment, allows students to earn college credit while still in high school.

High School 40

High School Enrollment Placement Transfer 40

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 18, 2025

An independent counselor can help students with eating disorders manage the process without it feeling out of control and give them a sense of autonomy over a process that can so often feel like a maze. By working one-on-one with students, we help them craft a compelling, unique application that stands out. Thats where we come in.

High School 52

High School Extracurricular Standardized Testing Out-of-State 52

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Youre a high school senior, and you havent done an internship yet. Companies selling internship-style opportunities to teenagers is more of a trend outside of the United States than it is within the US, but we dont like these programs regardless of your location if you want to emphasize an internship on your application.

Internship 52

Internship High School Out-of-State In-State 52

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.

High School 40

High School Out-of-State Government In-State 40

StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 10, 2025

Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Learn more here.

Scholarships 98

Scholarships Bachelor's Degree GPA Higher Education 98

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

Admissions 117

Admissions Financial Aid Out-of-State GPA 117

Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

For Texass flagship public university, applications from in-state residents increased by 12%, while out-of-state applications soared by 48%. These numbers speak to UT Austins (and southern schools in general) rising popularity among students. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3%

Waitlist 97

Waitlist Standardized Testing Out-of-State Higher Education 97

Ruffaloni

JANUARY 20, 2025

The WICHE report plainly states, “Demography need not be destiny.” A new report from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is waving red flags about dropping enrollment numbers and workforce gaps if colleges can’t step up their game and prove their worth. But what’s going on here?

Financial Aid 130

Financial Aid Higher Education Placement Enrollment 130

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. Schools like to admit people who are good at school.

Admissions 87

Admissions Standardized Testing Letters of Recommendation Transcripts 87

College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Which means that, if you receive one, you can potentially attend school without paying a dime out of pocket. That depends on factors like your academic achievements, athletic skills, financial need, or even state residency. So how exactly do you get a full-ride scholarship? Lets start with the basics. No student loans.

Scholarships 98

Scholarships Tuition Letters of Recommendation GPA 98

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate. Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate. California, Texas, and Florida represented 3 of the top 5 states for admitted students.

Admissions 81

Admissions Standardized Testing Ivy League Early Decision 81

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 9, 2025

Roughly 45% of the applicant pool is in-state, and 55% is out-of-state/international. We have applicants from over 6,600 high schools, with the range going from 1 applicant (a number of schools) to 478 applicants (Lambert HS). The average core course GPA for the entire applicant pool is roughly a 3.81

Applications 80

Applications GPA Out-of-State Transcripts 80

Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

High School Juniors: if you are interested in applying to BS/MD programsits time to reevaluate your BS/MD Plans! If you are a high school junior or your son or daughter is a high school junior and you are thinking about applying to direct BS/MD programs, its time to reassess your plans.

High School 52

High School Ivy League Admissions SAT 52

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.

Admissions 246

Admissions Financial Aid Waitlist Standardized Testing 246

Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

Additionally, since COVID, there has been increased virtual access to students, and tools like The College Board’s Landscape have provided colleges with important data about high schools they might not be as familiar with. This has allowed colleges to reach out to more underserved populations both domestically and internationally.

Out-of-State 264

Out-of-State Retention Tuition Enrollment 264

Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That requires great creative work that really stands out from all the other marketing messages that students see—and it’s what the RNL creative team does with each campaign they undertake for colleges and universities. We would like to spotlight these five campaigns and share the strategy behind these award-winning efforts.

Enrollment 261

Enrollment Out-of-State Policies Graduate Students 261

HelloCollege

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Below is an outline to help you understand the differences and learn how to create a high school resume. What is the Purpose of a High School Resume? A high school resume serves as a vital tool for students to present their skills and experiences effectively.

High School 75

High School Letters of Recommendation Internship Scholarships 75

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The holiday season represents the perfect time to reflect on all that your school community has accomplished and celebrate it. For years now, weve been compiling lists of our favorite holiday highlight videos from schools, sharing fun and compelling ideas that you can try to connect with your audience. Lets get started!

Out-of-State 98

Out-of-State High School Higher Education University 98

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

UGA is the flagship institution for the state of Georgia, and as such our goal is to enroll a class that is roughly 80% Georgians. It is more difficult for out-of-state students to be admitted though due to the 80/20 split. We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 14th, at 4 PM ET.

Scholarships 78

Scholarships SAT ACT GPA 78

Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

reached over 2,600 high school seniors through the ZeeMee app, and their responses about safety concerns left me genuinely shaken. Understanding college safety concerns Every night, a high school senior lies awake somewhere in America, staring at their college acceptance letter. Our latest pulse survey (our third round!)

Mentorships 130

Mentorships Mentorship Orientation Out-of-State 130

Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 20, 2025

The reality, though, is that your complete college applications will also include the writing, insights, and feedback of many other people: your teachers, your high school counselor, your college interviewer, and perhaps even the regional admissions officer at your target school. Dont delay and miss out on a great letter!

Applications 96

Applications Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular College Fairs 96

College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Prompt 1 (required) Please provide more details on your most meaningful commitment outside of the classroom while in high school and explain why it was meaningful. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What Are the University of Florida Supplemental Essay Prompts? What’s not to love about that? If so, please describe.

University 98

University University Extracurricular Policies 98

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Are you a high school student unsure about which colleges to apply to, or maybe an adult thinking about going back to school? These two-year schools provide a variety of programs designed to suit different goals, whether you’re planning to transfer or earn a degree or certification. from fall 2022.

Community College 86

Community College Community College Associate's Degree Transfer 86

Ruffaloni

MAY 11, 2023

By the time a student reaches 12th grade, they probably already experienced at least a couple of rejections, some that may have been crushing—they may not have made it on to the cheerleading squad, were cut from a team, or did not get the part in a school play they really wanted. Rejection is a natural part of any application process.

Financial Aid 264

Financial Aid Acceptance High School Out-of-State 264

College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But of course, many of us don’t have the financial means to jet off to the school of our dreams, just to take a look around. But of course, many of us don’t have the financial means to jet off to the school of our dreams, just to take a look around. Looking at pictures of the ocean isn’t the same as dipping your toes in it.

Programs 98

Programs Financial Aid Letters of Recommendation Out-of-State 98

AdmissionSight

MARCH 28, 2025

Let’s go through everything you need to know about the Thespian Society so you can decide if it’s the perfect high school extracurricular for you. Today, it’s affiliated with more than 4,900 schools across the U.S. Today, it’s affiliated with more than 4,900 schools across the U.S. Their mission?

Honor Society 72

Honor Society Extracurricular Scholarships Out-of-State 72

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.

Applications 104

Applications Early Decision Scholarships Financial Aid 104

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Letters of recommendation Harvard requires three letters: two from teachers and one from your school counselor. Essays This is your chance to stand out. What does Harvard look for in an applicant? The answer includes strong academics, compelling extracurriculars, and an authentic story that showcases your unique strengths.

University 94

University University Standardized Testing GPA 94

Ivy Central

MARCH 30, 2023

The Simons Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University is an outstanding opportunity open to US citizens and permanent residents, attending high school who are interested in pursuing careers in science, mathematics, and engineering.

Programs 241

Programs Study Abroad Accommodations Letters of Recommendation 241

Ivy Central

MARCH 15, 2023

Many high school seniors are awaiting the results of all the hard work that they have put in for all these years. It’s that time of the year again!

Out-of-State 239

Out-of-State In-State High School University 239

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Reading Time: 10 minutes Do you need more school advertising ideas? As a marketing agency with over 15 years of experience in educational marketing, we at HEM understand that school administrators and marketers face unique challenges when promoting their institutions. Today, we’re providing you with the inspiration you need.

Campus Tours 105

Campus Tours Enrollment Higher Education Education 105

College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Figuring out how to pay for college without going into debt can feel daunting for a ton of students and families (wed guess including you, since youre here). 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.

Scholarships 52

Scholarships Bachelor's Degree Financial Aid Programs 52

Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

I begin working with external transfers after theyve completed at least one semester of college courses post-high school. The highest yield rates come from schools like Stanford, Harvard, and MIT, which enroll around 80% of their applicants. Therefore, a reverse in admission decision is unlikely.

Waitlist 93

Waitlist Transfer Semester Ivy League 93

Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Just 4% of their member colleges in 2022-23 mandated admission test scores, down from 55% in 2019-20.” • In recent weeks, Columbia University, Vassar College, and all of the State Universities of New York (SUNYs) have announced that they will be permanently test-optional. What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today?

Waitlist 220

Waitlist Transfer Out-of-State SAT 220