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Why is UT-Austin so competitive?

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They will say, Back in my day, as long as you didnt flunk out of school and had a decent SAT, you could gain admission. When I applied for Fall 2007, UT received around 25,000 applications and offered admission to 14,000 students for a 56% acceptance rate. It didnt matter what major you chose either.

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Classical Music for Studying: How It Improves Focus, Memory, and Mood

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Many students find that playing gentle symphonies or piano pieces helps drown out distractions. A 2007 Stanford University study found that classical music engages parts of the brain responsible for paying attention and making predictions. Feeling distracted by every little noise when you study?

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5 Best Online High Schools in Georgia: List + Tips

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For those living in Georgia, online high schools give you flexibility, allow you to learn at your own pace, and offer a variety of courses that might not be available at regular schools. But what exactly is online high school, and how is it better than a traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school? What Is Online High School?

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Georgia HBCU Alumni File Lawsuit, Accuse State and University System of Underfunding

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The state of Georgia owes Fort Valley State University over $603 million, according to the federal government. Alumni from Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, and Albany State University are suing the state Board of Regents and the state of Georgia, alleging they have underfunded the schools.

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Vanderbilt Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

Lets break down what you can do to make the most of your legacy status and truly stand out in Vanderbilts competitive admissions pool. An alumni affiliation is merely one data point out of many data points considered during the application review process. Whats up with Legacy Admissions?

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Posse Scholarship Guide

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Today, Posse partners with 64 colleges and universities in over 20 cities across the United States. Deborah Bials work with the Posse Foundation was also honored with a MacArthur Genius Fellowship in 2007. What does it take to become a Posse Scholar? Theres a unique selection process that looks beyond grades and test scores.

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Colleges Offer Courses in Klingon and Dothraki. Yes, Really.

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He learned Esperanto at age 13 and has taught it at UC San Diego and San Francisco State University. He learned Esperanto at age 13 and has taught it at UC San Diego and San Francisco State University. These courses have grown in popularity thanks to shows such as "Game of Thrones" and "Lord of the Rings.". Goodall is one of them.

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