Our office will be closed for the holiday break from late December 24 through January 1, and we will then open back up on January 2. This means we will not open mail, answer emails, phones calls, voice mails, respond to Read More >
Archive for 2013
December 16, 2013 |
Sometime this week, our office will open up the Summer Transfer application, and the Fall Transfer application will open up in late January/mid February. Here are a few notes for students who are considering applying as transfer applicants. If you Read More >
December 4, 2013 |
Random Admissions Thoughts December 2013 Edition
We have made it past the Early Action decisions, and we are now at the next stages of the admission cycle. With that in mind, here are a few thoughts about what happens in Admissions and UGA from December to Read More >
November 23, 2013 |
EA Decisions are now on myStatus
Early Action decisions are now available online! You can view the press release with some statistics about EA students who were admitted here. For students who were deferred, please understand that this is not a denial decision. We want to Read More >
November 22, 2013 |
Earlier this fall, I used the image of a long cross country trip when looking at the Admissions process, and how we would not know the exact arrival time until we were almost to the destination. Now picture the Admissions Read More >
November 20, 2013 |
2013 Early Action Decision Release Update
For all of you who are waiting anxiously by your computer/mailbox, nervous about your Early Action decision, here is some good news. UGA is planning on releasing the EA decisions on the myStatus page on Friday, November 22 in the Read More >
November 19, 2013 |
During every admissions cycle, the question of how UGA calculates a high school GPA arises. I have seen so many GPA’s thrown out on college “discussion forums” that I start to cringe when I see these three letters. Because there Read More >
November 13, 2013 |
2013 Early Action Update-Closing In
If you have checked your myStatus page today, you will see the above image. What does this mean? Exactly what it says. At this time, the Status Check is closed so we can move forward with final preparations for decisions, Read More >
November 6, 2013 |
Are We There Yet? – Early Action Edition
“Are we there yet?” Admit it, you have said this phrase to your parents before-everybody has. If you are on a long car ride, the first thing you want to know is when you will arrive. And while the wonderful Read More >
October 30, 2013 |
Random Admissions Thoughts-October 2013 Edition
The Early Action deadline is in the rear view mirror now, and we are deep into reviewing files, cleaning up missing documents, and getting prepared for our first admission decisions in our new system. As such, here are a few Read More >
October 25, 2013 |
With the Early Action deadline passing, here are a few updates about the process: Total Early Action Applications: 12,071 Complete Early Action Applications: 7,697 # of EA Applicants Applying near Deadline: 2,593 As you can see, a large number of Read More >
October 17, 2013 |
The Early Action deadline has come and gone, and we will spend the next several weeks matching up transcripts, test scores, recommendations, etc. Please be patient while we go through documents, as we had two full bins this morning, we Read More >
October 11, 2013 |
The Early Action deadline is almost here, and the two weeks surrounding the deadline are similar to Atlanta during 5:00 p.m. rush hour traffic (on a Friday). Our office typically receives 4,000+ applications, a drastic increase in mail, and a Read More >
October 2, 2013 |
Early Action Deadline Approaching
The Early Action deadline is approaching, so here are a few suggestions as we approach the deadline: Don’t wait until the last minute. Even though the deadline is October 15, you should not wait until the last minute to submit Read More >
September 27, 2013 |
Random Thoughts for September 2013
It is the end of September, which means a number of things in the world of College Admissions. Applications are rolling in for next fall, the sound of luggage rolling down the office hallway as counselors pack up for their Read More >
September 18, 2013 |
Updates about the Spring 2014 Transfer Process
We are now a little over two weeks past the application deadline for Transfer students and have already made decisions on over half of the Spring applications. We received approximately 1600 applications and have made decisions on almost 900 of Read More >
September 11, 2013 |
Top Freshman Scholarship Application Available Now
The Foundation Fellowship Scholarship is the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships at The University of Georgia, if not in the country. The Foundation Fellowship currently provides an annual stipend of $10,780 for in-state students (in addition to the HOPE or Zell Read More >
September 9, 2013 |
Quick Notes About the First Year Application
With the 2014 First Year application opening this past Tuesday, we are receiving many questions from students who have started applying. Here are a few things to keep in mind. When self-reporting your grades on the application, you should report Read More >
September 3, 2013 |
The 2014 First Year Application is Now Available
We have now opened the Fall 2014 First Year Application. This does not mean we are encouraging you to submit an application immediately. Your deadline to apply for First Year admission for Early Action is October 15. The Regular Decision Read More >
August 28, 2013 |
A Few First Year Applicant FAQ’s
It’s fall semester, and questions are beginning to flood in about UGA’s First Year admission process. Here are answers to some of our more frequently asked ones. I plan to apply Early Action. What is the last ACT/SAT exam date Read More >
August 23, 2013 |
Admissions Myths and Urban Legends
Whether we are giving information sessions, visiting high schools, attending college fairs, or meeting with prospective students and families, we are often asked questions about how to apply to and get admitted to UGA. At times we hear misconceptions and Read More >
August 12, 2013 |
Fall travel is quickly approaching! During this time of year admissions counselors leave their desks and offices behind and head out on the road for college fairs, college nights, high school visits, counselor programs and other recruitment events. This means you Read More >
August 1, 2013 |
Especially if you have an older sibling who’s been through this before or maybe your parent happens to be a school counselor, your first question for August 1 might be, are there any changes to UGA freshman admission this year? Read More >
July 3, 2013 |
Advice for Campus Visitations from the Admissions Staff
Many students will have travel plans during the summer and for rising seniors those plans often include visiting colleges they plan to apply to in the fall. Here are some tips and advice from our admissions staff of things to Read More >
June 13, 2013 |
Essay Questions for the 2014 First Year Application
As promised, here are the essay questions for the 2014 First Year application. 1. Choose an intellectual or creative opportunity (for example, community involvement, a summer program, a unique project, travel abroad, etc.) from your high school years that you Read More >
June 7, 2013 |
Updates and Reminders for Transfer and First Year Students
The majority of Fall transfer decisions have been made. We should be able to complete the handful of remaining decisions by mid-June. If you have been admitted for Fall and completed coursework this past Spring, please be sure to send Read More >
May 17, 2013 |
With the school year almost over and summer nearly here, here are a few suggestions for things you can do over the break. Send your test scores to UGA. You’re not on our radar until you have contacted us in Read More >
May 16, 2013 |
Final Wait List Decisions Are Made
Based on the large number of “Yes” responses we have received from wait listed students to whom we offered admission last week, we have determined that we cannot offer admission to any additional students. Built into our decision is the Read More >
May 10, 2013 |
Updates about the Fall Transfer Process
We are continuing to work as quickly as possible to review the remaining Fall transfer applications. At this time, we have made roughly 1700 decisions of the 2500 applications we received this year. The majority of Fall Transfer applications should Read More >
May 7, 2013 |
Wait will be over next week, hopefully sooner
Starting today, we begin offering admission to almost 100 students who had accepted our offer to be on our Wait List. Since we have filled our Fall class from those admitted and who paid their deposit, the few offered admission Read More >
April 30, 2013 |
First Year Decisions, May 1 and Mid-May
As the Wednesday, May 1 national commitment deadline for accepted First Year students approaches, we are receiving a flood of questions from UGA applicants who had agreed to join our Wait List. Our advice to all is to remember the Read More >
April 23, 2013 |
First Year Academic Merit Scholarships Awarded
Over the last several weeks the Admissions staff has carefully reviewed all our newly admitted First Year students to consider them for University of Georgia academic merit scholarships. (See the list and our discussion of merit and need-based aid at Read More >
April 10, 2013 |
3 April QuickNotes: First Year Students, Transfers, and New Transient or Study Abroad Applicants
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS: Have you changed your mind about when you want to begin your freshman enrollment at UGA? May 15 is the last date for Accepted Fall 2013 freshmen to request a switch from starting in Fall Semester to Read More >
March 30, 2013 |
A First Look at 2013 Admitted Freshmen Credentials
UGA once again attracted an exceptionally strong applicant pool this year. Competition for admission was stronger than ever. Our 21,000 applications were a significant increase over last year, but it was unfortunately not balanced with an equivalent increase in the Read More >
March 22, 2013 |
2013 Freshman Decisions are Available
Final freshman decisions are now available online. We had a very strong applicant pool this year! We had about 21,000 applications which was our largest applicant pool ever. Here are a few notes about decisions: Please do not have multiple Read More >
March 22, 2013 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available by 6PM today. For those of you who have been admitted to UGA, here is a post for you and a chance to comment. Please remember that this is Read More >
March 22, 2013 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available by 6PM today. For some students, you will be offered a place on our wait list. Every year our office has to predict approximately how many students we Read More >
March 22, 2013 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available by 6PM today. Unfortunately, we were not able to admit a number of strong applicants as we are limited in the size of our freshman class. We know Read More >
March 21, 2013 |
The Elephant Parable, 2013 Edition
As the end of March approaches, First Year decisions will soon be available. Every year after these decisions, there are a wave of unhappy comments about specific decisions. For the past several years we have had a post about the Read More >
March 20, 2013 |
Updates on the Transfer Review Process for Fall and Summer
We have started reviewing Fall transfer applications. With the exception of a few oddities, we are finished with almost all Summer transfers. The myStatus is currently down and will not be accessible until First Year decisions are released. Letters are Read More >
March 15, 2013 |
In preparation for First Year decisions, the myStatus page will be temporarily closed. This will affect the status check for First Year and Transfer applicants. We must do this to allow our office to begin the final stages of the Read More >
March 1, 2013 |
We have been getting a lot of questions about transfer admissions lately. Here are a few updates as well as answers to some of our more frequently asked questions. When will I have a decision? Unfortunately we cannot tell you Read More >
February 23, 2013 |
A Small Wave of February Freshman Admission
We have just offered admission to a small wave of freshman applicants. These few Regular Decision applicants met the stringent academic criteria of Early Action admission that we had used with our much larger wave of December admission. Do not Read More >
February 22, 2013 |
Earlier this week we started reviewing summer transfer applications. The deadline for summer has not passed and we are still receiving applications, so we cannot say how long it will take us to finish. We will not start reviewing fall Read More >
February 12, 2013 |
Very soon we are going to stop accepting material for First Year applicants. This means if you are missing something, you need to have it sent to us as soon as possible! If you have had something sent more than Read More >
February 1, 2013 |
Incomplete Email for First Year Applicants
We will be sending out an email later today to First Year applicants with incomplete files. If you receive this email, please log in to your myStatus to see what you are missing. Remember, we are going to accept the Read More >
January 24, 2013 |
From January 1 through January 22 we have received approximately 4,100 documents from Parchment/Docufide, 2,400 transcripts from GAcollege411 and 8,000 teacher recommendations and high school evaluations from our online forms. That’s 14,500 documents in 22 days! This does not Read More >
January 24, 2013 |
It is now quiet time in our office. The main desk will still be taking phone calls and answering emails and we will still be conducting Information Sessions. However, admissions counselors are no longer able to take phone calls Read More >
January 18, 2013 |
We are now a couple of days past the First Year application deadline, so here are a few updates on where we are in the process. Over the few days leading up to the deadline we had about 3,000 applications Read More >
January 11, 2013 |
First Year Application Reminders
The January 15 Regular Decision deadline is quickly approaching. This is a busy time in our office as we are receiving thousands of documents, both online and in the mail. Here are a few suggestions for you as the deadline Read More >