GPA’s, Grades and Reality

  David Graves      July 1st, 2009

Every year about this time, the GPA question arises, starting with a low rumble and ending in April with a chorus of voices all wondering, “How does UGA calculate GPA’s”. Because there are so many school systems using such a wide variety of grading scales, my best answer is always that we start everyone out […]

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Mythbusters Admissions Style

  David Graves      June 4th, 2009

It is summertime, and all around the country, admissions offices start the process of working with a new group of prospective students. This means an increase in visitors, planning for fall college fairs and school visits, and last but not least, the flood of phone calls beginning with “I heard that UGA … (insert myth […]

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Important Links for Freshmen Applicants

  David Graves      May 29th, 2009

As promised, here is the link to the 2010 essay questions, along with a few other pages that will provide some help in applying to UGA and writing admissions essays. The freshman application will be available in mid-August. 2010 Application Essay Questions Top Ten Hints for Applying to College Suggestions for Writing Admission Essays I […]

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