UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

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

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North Star Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Similarly, some schools use the portal (or email) to send requests to fill out forms like the SRAR, which is essentially a manual transcript. Submit test scores, if you are including them in your candidacy. Transcripts: Be aware of each school’s requirements regarding first quarter/trimester grades.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Harvard takes a holistic approach to admissions, meaning they dont just focus on grades and test scores. Academic records Your transcript is one of the most critical pieces of your application. Harvard doesnt just focus on grades or test scores when evaluating applicants; they dig deeper to see the full picture of who you are.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 9, 2025

This is not the GPA you see on your HS transcript , as that is usually very different from our GPA. and 100 methods (and more), thus using the various HS GPAs on a transcript does not allow for equal comparisons. The average core course GPA for the entire applicant pool is roughly a 3.81 using the UGA GPA calculation method.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now. Plan to take the test at least twice this spring and summer to meet fall deadlines. While most colleges are test-free or test-optional, remember that more and more schools are shifting back to requiring testing.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

If you are researching graduate programs, you might be understandably confused when it comes to the testing requirements. UC Berkeley also states: Official scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Division by Educational Testing Service (ETS). February is prime time for graduate school application submissions.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A big reason for this surge is the rise of test-optional policies and increased global access to higher education. This means more competition for every spot and higher expectations for grades, test scores, essays, and extracurriculars. Meanwhile, the acceptance rate has decreased from 9.9% to just 5.4%. That’s a massive drop.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

Even with high GPA and test scores, your chances may be slim if you dont excel in other areas they value. Here are the documents you need to prepare: Transcript of records. Standardized test scores (optional). Transcript of records. They accept both, but standardized test scores are optional. Limited seats.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

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. The mid 50% UGA GPA is 4.08 – 4.35, with a 4.22

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

High School Profile: A document supplied by high schools to colleges that summarizes the school’s grading system, course offerings, standardized test score ranges, and other important data. Holistic Review : An admissions approach where colleges consider a wide range of factors about a student, not just grades, rigor and test scores.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 31, 2025

If you are asked to submit a final transcript, submit a final transcript. EMBRACE UNCERTAINTY The test of a first-rate intelligence, F. Only new informationlike awards, projects, publications, test scores, or gradeswill have any impact. Only 18.7% Remember: they have read your application.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

At the end of the session, participants receive their daily problem set which is intended to encourage participants to design their own numerical experiments and to employ their own powers of analysis to discover mathematical patterns, formulate and test conjectures, and justify their ideas by devising their own mathematical proofs.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 15, 2023

In addition to the standard application materials (transcripts, test scores, essays, etc.), Regular decision is the standard application process, and the deadline for submission is usually January 5th. Additional Admissions Requirements: Stanford uses the Common App for its applications.

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Admissions Village

MAY 31, 2022

They were discussing how they make admissions decisions when they do not have a test score, i.e., in the land of test optional. transcript with 14 APs is clearly different than the 4.0 transcript with no APs. One of the questions was how do you possibly discern a 4.0 from student A from a 4.0 from student B.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

Success isnt just about grades or test scores; your personal story and determination play a huge role, too. Official transcripts. Standardized test scores (optional). What about standardized tests? Columbia is currently test-optional , so you dont have to submit SAT or ACT scores. But dont freak out.

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Marks Education

APRIL 9, 2025

That process often includes a review of your college transcript, more essays, and sometimes a standardized test related to your prerequisite coursework. Score Reporting or Test-Optional Once youve decided whether youd like to focus on direct admit or pre-program track schools, you should look into each schools testing policy.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 26, 2025

In this guide, well walk you through everything you need to know, from Stanfords testing policies to score expectations and tips to help you crush the SAT or ACT. Stanford takes a holistic approach to admissions, considering your grades, extracurriculars, essays, and test scores. Take official practice tests. Lets get started!

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 13, 2025

MPA/JD) Available through SPIA (School of Public and International Affairs); admissions may be coordinated Graduate Certificate Alongside main degree Urban Policy, Health Policy, Statistics Not standalone; some do not appear on official transcripts Each path attracts a different kind of applicant. Transcript with fall semester grades.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

They have students complete a basic Cal State application which focuses almost exclusively on self-reported transcript information and intended major. They do *not* look at test scores, essays, letters of rec, or even a resume.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 9, 2025

Rather, this is your opportunity to address the admission committee directly and to let us know more about you as an individual, in a manner that your transcripts and the other application information cannot convey. This translates to two full-time semesters of work.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 25, 2025

High school transcripts Your transcript is super important because it shows your academic journey. Make sure your transcript is sent directly from your school counselor, registrars office, or principal. Test scores MIT requires either the SAT or the ACT , and they dont need the writing sections of either exam.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Raise your test scores? Yale admissions officers will calculate based on your high school transcript, which you’ll submit with your overall application. They have no preference between the standardized tests, so choose the test that’s a better fit for you, thoroughly prepare for it, and plan to take it multiple times.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2025

Being a legacy doesnt mean that you can have a transcript full of Bs especially in junior year. They expect to see transcripts that are extremely strong, and so thats what legacy students need to focus on most in the months, or ideally years, before applying to Duke.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. A great way to begin is by taking a full-length practice test for both. Most students take their chosen test two or three times to improve their scores, with the last attempt happening in the early fall of senior year.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 21, 2025

As one of the top colleges without supplemental essays, they dont want you to spill your soul onto a piece of paper: they just want to see if youve got the grades or the test scores to back it up. No minimum test scores? Thats right: the entire CSU system has dropped standardized tests from their admissions process.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2025

How to get started: Ace standardized tests. These benchmarks help contextualize your transcript, especially when homeschooling doesnt follow a traditional grading system. Create detailed transcripts. Write a Standout Personal Essay Your essay is your opportunity to show admissions officers who you are beyond your transcript.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

NYUs popularity has skyrocketed thanks to its strong reputation, better financial aid options , and test-optional policies. How to Get Accepted into NYU Good grades and strong test scores matter, but NYU looks at more than just academics when reviewing applications. If you choose not to submit test scores, no worries.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Youll need to prepare: High school transcripts Transcripts from all colleges youve attended SAT or ACT scores A mid-year report Letters of recommendation Major-specific items like a resume, portfolio, or statement Missing even one of these documents could delay your application, especially if youre aiming for the Ivies or other top universities.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 14, 2025

Test score ranges (SAT scores of 790-800 in Math and 730-780 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing). With no legacy, MITs admissions process takes a holistic approach and evaluates applicants beyond just their test scores and academic achievements. Here’s what you’ll need to apply: Transcript of records.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 2, 2025

Tulane also wants you to submit course descriptions along with your application, which generally means theyre eager to help you figure out your transfer credits. Another thing to note in the logistics department is that Tulane offers a priority transfer application that is due on February 1st.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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: 4.11-4.40

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Applying to colleges in the USA includes several unique components specifically for international applicants, from visa requirements to standardized tests. Take the standardized tests. Both tests are offered internationally and can be taken multiple times, though its best to limit attempts to three to avoid burnout.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Unlike universities, community colleges often have looser admission requirements, making it easier for students who might not meet strict GPA or testing criteria to still pursue their educational goals. Instead, you’ll take a simple assessment test after admission to determine which courses are the best fit for your skill level.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Heres what you need: High school transcript. Your transcript should reflect a pattern of academic excellence and a commitment to challenging yourself. Standardized test scores. Unlike test-optional schools , Georgetown requires either the SAT or ACT. So, if you’re planning to submit, aim for scores that stand out.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

Teacher Recommendation: An evaluation completed by a teacher who has taught the applicant either junior or senior year in an academic core subject (English, math, lab sciences, social sciences, and foreign languages) that appears on their official high school transcript.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

If you need more time to boost your grades, test scores, or extracurriculars, it might be better to wait for RD, even though the odds are lower. This is your chance to really show who you are beyond just your grades and test scores, so make sure you put your best foot forward here! Which test should you take?

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 10, 2025

They have more details about what they require on their website , but lets touch on the highlights: Now, lets get into what you need to have in order to submit: The Common App Supplemental essays College transcript High school transcript One academic recommendation from a college instructor College report Mid-term report And the optional things: Standardized (..)

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