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 […]
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Tags: freshman admission, waffle house
2015 Parent Post
David Graves September 9th, 2014
Every year we try to open a post aimed at answering questions from parents. We want to educate parents about the UGA admissions process and dispel myths and rumors that may be floating around high schools, neighborhoods and communities. We recently sent an email out to students regarding the First Year application opening and letting […]
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Tags: freshman admission, parents
2015 First Year Application Suggestions
David Graves September 2nd, 2014
The first-year application opens up tomorrow, so here are a few hints for when you are starting your application. When you start working on the application, we suggest you have four items with you. SSN card (you absolutely must give us your correct Social Security Number (please proofread it twice). A copy of your resume (we ask […]
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Tags: applications, Early Action, first year, majors, Regular Decision
Application for UGA’s Top Freshman Scholarship Program Available Soon
David Graves August 27th, 2014
The Foundation Fellowship and Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarships are the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship programs at the University, if not in the country. The Foundation Fellowship currently provides an annual stipend of $11,072 for in-state students (in addition to the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship) and $18,180 for out-of-state students (plus an out-of-state tuition waiver). […]
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Tags: foundation fellowship, ramsey, scholarship
Fall 2014 Travel
David Graves August 25th, 2014
Fall travel is upon us! 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 may be seeing UGA admissions staff on the road! Be sure to check our Meet […]