We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 6th, at 4 pm ET. For some students, you will be offered a place on our wait list. Every year our office has to predict approximately Read More >
Posts Tagged ‘decisions’
January 7, 2026 |
At UGA, Admissions is in part a numbers game, but probably not in the way you are thinking. Most of the time, when an admissions office is talking about numbers, they are referring to a GPA, a test score, the Read More >
November 13, 2025 |
Let’s make this short and sweet! Currently, we are finishing up our Early Action review season, where we are looking at both our In-State and Out-of-State/International applicants for Fall 2026. The good news is that we are at the point Read More >
November 3, 2025 |
The applications are all in for the 2026 UGA Early Action group of students, so here is some detailed information on this group. Admissions data and decisions can be overwhelming and confusing, and at times people hear unusual theories, sometimes Read More >
July 11, 2025 |
The UGA 2026 First Year application will be opening up on August 1 on the Common App, so here are a few things to know prior to it going live: Should a student apply Early Action (EA) or Regular Read More >
November 22, 2024 |
2025 In-State EA Decision Information
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. When you log into your status page, you will see a “View Update” link under Read More >
March 15, 2024 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 15th, at 4 pm ET. For some students, you will be offered a place on our wait list. Every year our office has to predict approximately Read More >
March 15, 2024 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 15th at 4 pm ET. We received roughly 43,090+ applicants, thus making decisions very challenging this year. Unfortunately, we are not able to admit a number of Read More >
November 1, 2023 |
UGA Overall EA Admissions Over the last decade, the UGA applicant pool has grown at a substantial rate. If you look at the number of applicants over the past 10 years, you will see tremendous growth in our applicant pool Read More >
March 17, 2023 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 17th, at 4 pm EST. For some students, you will be offered a place on our wait list. Every year our office has to predict approximately Read More >
March 17, 2023 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 17th at 4 pm EST. We received roughly 43,700 applicants, thus making decisions very challenging this year. Unfortunately, we are not able to admit a number of Read More >
November 1, 2022 |
2023 UGA Overall Admissions & Early Action
UGA Overall Admissions The UGA applicant pool has grown at a substantial rate recently. If you look at the number of applicants over the past 10 years, you will see tremendous growth in our applicant pool both in size and Read More >
August 8, 2022 |
When people start talking about college admissions and numbers, a wide range of different ideas start to bubble up in the conversation. You have test score numbers and GPA’s, admit percentages and yield data, and a wide range of other Read More >
January 26, 2022 |
UGA 2022 Freshman Application Details
The applications are all in for the UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2022. The total application numbers (EA and RD) are roughly 39,700, which is Read More >
November 19, 2021 |
Early Action decisions will be released late this afternoon, so here are some details about the EA applicant and admitted groups. I will also add a comment to the top of this post when decisions go live, and I Read More >
November 16, 2021 |
2022 EA Applicant Pool Information
As we stated earlier this month, UGA is planning on releasing the EA decisions on the Status page on Friday, November 19 in the late afternoon unless some serious problem arises, which I do not expect. If this changes, we Read More >
March 5, 2021 |
Admissions Causation and Correlation
Fifteen plus years ago, I did a presentation at a local library just north of Atlanta for a parent group, talking about admissions in general but also going into detail about the UGA admissions process. The room was full of Read More >
November 20, 2020 |
Early Action decisions will be released late this afternoon, so here are some details about the EA applicant and admitted groups. I will also add a comment to the top of this post when decisions go live, and I will Read More >
November 16, 2020 |
2021 EA Decisions & Suggestions
As we stated earlier this month, UGA is planning on releasing the EA decisions on the Status page on Friday, November 20 in the late afternoon unless some serious problem arises, which I do not expect. If this changes, we Read More >
November 2, 2020 |
This morning the UGA Admissions Office announced that our Early Action decision release date would be Friday, November 20 in the late afternoon. If you have been following my blog for a while, you will know not to ask when Read More >
September 4, 2020 |
The UGA Freshman application opened up on September 1, and in the first 4 days, thousands of students started an application. We generally have a small spike of students start the application right away, but only about 200 have actually Read More >
April 30, 2020 |
At this time, we are currently making a small number of decisions for students on the Wait List. Because of the unusual circumstances that we have seen this year, I cannot predict when we will complete our Wait List review, Read More >
March 4, 2020 |
Admissions Urban Legends and Conspiracy Theories-the 2020 version
For some reason, people love an urban legend or conspiracy theory. Are there really aliens being kept at Area 51? Do Bigfoot and the Lock Ness Monster really exist? Was there really a second shooter on the grassy knoll? When Read More >
November 22, 2019 |
UGA 2020 EA Decisions and Data
Early Action decisions will be released late this afternoon, so here are some details about the EA applicant and admitted groups. I will also add a comment to the top of this post when decisions go live, and Read More >
May 4, 2019 |
Starting today (May 3), we will begin to finalize our decisions for students on the Wait List. I expect that all decisions will be completed sometime in the next few weeks, but I do not have an exact date. Due Read More >
February 7, 2019 |
The final two decision dates for UGA freshman applicants are now set (unless some major issue impacts our office), and the smaller February wave of decisions will be released on Friday, February 8, while the final decisions in March will Read More >
December 19, 2018 |
It is mid-December, so most of the US is in full holiday mode. My favorite radio station has been taken over by holiday music, the houses in my neighborhood are full of lights and inflatable animals, and the tracking of Read More >
November 16, 2018 |
Early Action decisions will be released late this afternoon, so here are some details about the EA applicant and admitted groups. I will also add a comment to the top of this post when decisions go live, and I will Read More >
November 12, 2018 |
As we stated earlier this month, UGA is planning on releasing the EA decisions on the Status page on Friday, November 16 in the late afternoon unless some serious problem arises, which I do not expect. If this changes, we Read More >
November 2, 2018 |
Yesterday the UGA Admissions Office announced that our Early Action decision release date would be Friday, November 16 in the late afternoon. If you have been following my blog for a while, you will know not to ask when late Read More >
May 9, 2018 |
Starting this past Monday (5/7) and ending in the late afternoon today, we will finalize our decisions for all students on the Wait List. Due to the fact that our deposit numbers are slightly above the level that we predicted Read More >
March 16, 2018 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available today, March 16th in the late afternoon timeframe. Unfortunately, we are not able to admit a number of strong applicants as we are limited in the size of our Read More >
November 18, 2017 |
2018 Early Action Decisions are Available
Early Action decisions are now available online! For students who were deferred, please understand that this is not a denial decision. We want to be able to have a more in-depth review of you, including short essays, activities, recommendations, etc. Read More >
November 9, 2017 |
2018 Early Action Decision Timeline
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 Status page on Friday, November 17 in the Read More >
June 15, 2017 |
Today, our office started reviewing Spring 2018 transfer applications. This is earlier than I expected, but we are way ahead of the timelines we have predicted for Summer/Fall transfers updates and final HS transcript reviews for freshmen. The 8/15 application Read More >
March 21, 2017 |
Admissions and Forrest Gump’s Box of Chocolates
As Forrest Gump says, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you will get.” Undergraduate Admissions, especially during decision time, has some real connections to this this quote. Our post-decision interactions (mostly with denied students and Read More >
March 13, 2017 |
Yes, the question that all freshmen applicants (and their parents) have been asking again and again can finally be answered. Final decisions for freshman applicants are scheduled to be released on Friday, March 17 (unless something catastrophic occurs). Decisions will Read More >
February 22, 2017 |
Summer/Fall 2017 Transfer Reviews
In mid-February, our office started reviewing Summer transfer applications, as well as a small number of fall transfer decisions. The deadline for summer has not passed and we are still receiving applications and documents, so we cannot say how long Read More >
June 15, 2016 |
Act 1, Scene 1 of Deciding on Dinner. Setting is the family kitchen. Father, Mother, Son and Daughter are standing around the kitchen island: Dad: “I have a great idea. Who wants to go out to eat tonight?” Son (looking Read More >
March 19, 2016 |
2016 Final Freshman Decisions are Available
Final freshman decisions are now available online. We had a very strong applicant pool this year! We had 23,000 applications, which was our largest applicant pool ever. Here are a few notes about decisions: Please do not have multiple family Read More >
January 23, 2016 |
SAT Closings and Scores for Make-up Date of 2/20
A number of students will be taking the SAT on January 23, and if you take it on this date and you have already requested for the scores to be sent to UGA, we will be able to use these Read More >
November 21, 2015 |
Early Action Decisions are Now Available
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 >
March 20, 2015 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available by no earlier than 7:30 PM EST today, March 20th. Unfortunately, we were not able to admit a number of strong applicants as we are limited in the Read More >
March 16, 2015 |
Yes, the question that all freshmen applicants (and their parents) have been asking again and again can finally be answered. Final decisions for freshmen applicants are scheduled to be released on Friday, March 20 (unless something catastrophic occurs). We will Read More >
January 14, 2015 |
The RD application/Deferred EA part II deadline is just about to pass, and everyone now starts to get into the mindset of “Now what?”. Here are a few hints to get you through the next few weeks/months. Patience. Patience is Read More >
December 18, 2014 |
Withdraw/Cancel your Application
A number of colleges have just released their EA/ED decisions, and now comes the time when some of our applicants decide that another university is a better match for their needs as a college student. This is just fine, as Read More >
November 15, 2014 |
EA Decisions are now available
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 12, 2014 |
UGA Early Action Decisions 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 14 in the Read More >
November 5, 2014 |
“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 your GPS Read More >
May 9, 2014 |
Late today we offered admission to a little over 130 students from the Wait List. We admitted a very small number of students for Fall admission, but the large majority were offered admission for the Spring 2015 term. We will Read More >
March 29, 2014 |
Freshman Decisions are Available
Final freshman decisions are now available online. We had a very strong applicant pool this year! We had just over 21,000 applications, which was our largest applicant pool ever. Here are a few notes about decisions: Please do not have Read More >
March 28, 2014 |
2014 Denied Freshman Information
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available by 5 PM today, March 28th. Unfortunately, we were not able to admit a number of strong applicants as we are limited in the size of our freshman Read More >
March 24, 2014 |
Yes, the question that all freshmen applicants (and their parents) have been asking again and again can finally be answered. Final decisions for freshmen applicants are scheduled to be released on Friday, March 28 (unless something catastrophic occurs). As is 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 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 >
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. 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 >
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 >
November 15, 2012 |
2012 Early Action Decision Date and Reactions
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 16 in the Read More >
November 9, 2012 |
We will be shutting down our Status Check until Early Action decisions are ready to be released. This will affect the Status Check for all applicants, Early Action and Regular Decision first year applicants, transfers, etc. We apologize for any Read More >
March 30, 2012 |
2012 Freshman Decisions are Available
Final freshman decisions are now available online, and the applicant pool this year was very strong! We had roughly 19,000 applicants, which was our largest applicant pool ever. Here are a few notes about the decisions. Please do no have Read More >
March 30, 2012 |
Later today, we will be making decisions available to students. 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 not a blog where Read More >
March 30, 2012 |
Later today, we will be making decisions available to students. For those of you who have been denied by UGA, here is a post for you and a chance to comment. Please remember that this is not a blog where Read More >
March 23, 2012 |
The Elephant Parable, 2012 edition
Every year after decisions, there are a wave of unhappy comments about specific decisions and comparisons to other applicants, and so several years ago I decided to write a post about the importance of knowing everything about a situation before Read More >
March 21, 2012 |
Yes, the question that all freshmen applicants (and their parents) have been asking again and again can finally be answered. Final decisions for freshmen applicants are scheduled to be released on Friday, March 30 (unless something catastrophic occurs). As normal, Read More >
February 18, 2012 |
February 2012 Freshman Decisions
In the late afternoon today (Friday, February 17), we will be releasing the February wave of admission offers. As I stated in earlier comments, these admitted students, who are primarily Regular Decision (RD) applicants, are applicants who meet the criteria Read More >
November 18, 2011 |
2012 EA Decisions are Now Available!
Due to between 40,000-50,000 individuals trying to access the site, we are having server problems, so we suggest checking back later this evening when we have the server working correctly and the traffic is not as heavy. In addition, do Read More >
November 17, 2011 |
2012 Early Action Decision Reactions
Since Early Action decisions will be going out in the late afternoon on Friday, November 18, here are a few suggestions on how to react to the four different decisions: Admit: Celebrate with family, buy a lot of UGA gear Read More >
November 12, 2011 |
2012 Early Action Decision Release Date
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 18 in the Read More >
November 1, 2011 |
Early Action Update, November Version
We have made it to November 1, and we are finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel as far as matching up recommendations, test scores, transcripts, etc. for Early Action. We are importing the last Read More >
September 9, 2011 |
For the past two days, the UGA Admissions Office (along with the Registrar and Financial Aid) has been going through a software upgrade for our Imaging System.We expect to be up and running on either Monday or Tuesday, but please Read More >
March 26, 2011 |
A quick thank you to all of you who have responded about your admissions decisions, as you have had great attitudes (only one post deleted!), have told some great stories, have made some great plan B’s, and overall have made Read More >
March 25, 2011 |
Later today, we will be making decisions available to students. For those of you who have been denied by UGA, here is a post for you and a chance to comment. Please remember that this is not a blog where Read More >
March 25, 2011 |
2011 Freshman Wait-list Applicants
Later today, we will be making decisions available to students. For those of you who have been wait-listed by UGA, here is a post for you and a chance to comment. Please remember that this is not a blog where Read More >
March 25, 2011 |
Yes, today is the day that final decisions are available to freshman applicants. My estimation is that the myStatus page will be open sometime around 4:30 pm EST today, but I will be out of the office this afternoon and Read More >
March 24, 2011 |
The Elephant Parable, 2011 version
After decisions last year, there were a wave of unhappy comments about specific decisions and comparisons to other applicants, and I decided to write a post about the importance of knowing everything about a situation before judging it. I thought Read More >
March 23, 2011 |
Yes, the question that all freshmen applicants (and their parents) have been asking again and again can finally be answered. Final decisions for freshmen applicants are scheduled to be released on Friday, March 25 (unless something catastrophic occurs). As normal, Read More >
March 11, 2011 |
In preparation for the Freshmen decisions that will be sent out in late March, the myStatus page will be temporarily closed to allow our office to begin the final stages of the decision process. We will still be making transfer Read More >
January 1, 1970 |
2018 Early Action Decision Release Date
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 Status page on Friday, November 18 in the Read More >