Early Action Update
David Graves October 23rd, 2014
With the Early Action deadline passing, here are a few updates about the process: Total EA Applications (10.5% increase over last year): 13,291 Complete Early Action Applications: 9,950 # of EA Applicants Applying within 3 days of Deadline: 3,523 As you can see, a large number (roughly 75%) of the Early Action applications are complete. […]
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Tags: deadlines, documents, Early Action, test scores
2015 EA Deadline Fast Approaching
David Graves October 13th, 2014
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 great deal of emails and phone calls in the few days both before and after […]
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Tags: deadlines, documents, Early Action, test scores
Before & After You Apply EA
David Graves October 1st, 2014
With the Early Action deadline approaching, here are a few more detailed steps to take both before and after you apply. BEFORE Get a copy of your SSN card to make sure your information is correct for both admissions and Financial Aid data. Print out a copy of your official HS transcript to help with […]
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Tags: ACT, documents, Early Action, freshman admission, materials, SAT
Random Admission Thoughts-Sept 2014 Edition
David Graves September 23rd, 2014
The application has been open for about three weeks, so the flow of documents, test scores and applications is starting to increase. As such, here are a few thoughts to remember both before and after you apply. For Early Action, we will be able to accept the October SAT (if you have requested UGA as […]
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Tags: deadlines, Early Action, freshman admission
Where is the Effin Waffle House?
David Graves September 18th, 2014
About 11 years ago, my wife and I were driving home after picking up our six year old son at my in-laws house, with him firmly strapped into his car seat in the back. As six year olds are prone to do, his discussion turned to bodily functions and a wonderful discussion about gas. My […]