Said No UGA Admissions Counselor Ever
David Graves August 12th, 2014
In the UGA Admissions Office, there are some things we will never say no matter what. Some people will ask questions hoping for one of these answers, but you will not hear us give an answer (at least not the one some people expect). I sometimes feel like Dr. Seuss in “Green Eggs and Ham”, […]
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Tags: freshman admission, myths, rigor, test scores
Spring 2015 Transfer Decisions
David Graves August 6th, 2014
This week, our office started reviewing Spring 2015 transfer applications. The deadline for spring has not passed and we are still receiving applications and documents, so we cannot say how long it will take us to finish or guess when you will hear a decision. If you applied for the spring term, please be sure […]
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Tags: new transfers, transcripts, transfer admissions
UGA Admissions Urban Legends
David Graves August 1st, 2014
There are two times every year when admissions myths hit peak numbers in the rumor mill; During August/September when a large number of seniors start planning out their college applications, and in late March when final freshman admission decisions are released. I remember receiving a number of communications from one denied applicant who was sure […]
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Tags: ACT, Early Action, freshman admission, myths, Regular Decision, SAT, test scores
iPhone App Updated
David Graves July 18th, 2014
A newly updated version of our Admissions iPhone App has been released, available for download on any iPhone or iPod Touch for free from iTunes. This updated version has many updated features including: At a Glance: Browse the high points of the University, its students, faculty, alumnus and athletics. Campus Tour: Explore the University of Georgia’s historic […]
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FAQ for Freshman Applicants
David Graves July 11th, 2014
It’s mid summer, 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 you will accept for Early Action (EA)? We will only be able to use SAT/ACT […]