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2025 In-State EA Decision Information

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident or a student studying in a GA High School). 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.

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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

Great College Advice

Schools like to admit people who are good at school. Certainly, it’s nice to be a great center fielder, to have led your Model UN team to a regional title, or to be the lead in your high school musical. The point is this: grades are the measure of your work in school.

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College Advisor for High School Students with Depression

The Koppelman Group

High school counselors even at elite private schools often manage large caseloads, meaning their real involvement doesnt start until senior year, when the focus is primarily on reviewing your essays and the logistics of sending transcripts and rec letters. Theyre not doing it alone.

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What is Dual Enrollment in High School?

HelloCollege

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.

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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

Great College Advice

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.

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Rigor: The Not-So-Secret Ingredient of your College Application “Pizza”

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

The best predictor of your success in college is your high school performance, typically quantified by your GPA. However, we also want to see that you’ve challenged yourself with the most challenging classes available to you in the context of your high school.

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2025 UGA Overall EA Admissions

UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

GPA -Please remember this is not the GPA students see on their high school transcript, but rather the GPA that UGA recalculates for everyone based on the core academic courses taken in high school and looking at the actual grades posted on the transcripts. Mid 50% Admitted Average GPA: 4.17-4.40