Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Ashley Brookshire, to the blog. If you were with us for last months blog , then hopefully you are aware of (and perhaps even embracing?) Our most viewed blog of 2020 was What does being deferred mean? Welcome, Ashley! the gray-area that is college admission.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2025

Residential life: Students enroll in Macaulay in one of the eight CUNY campuse s, most of which have housing options. Students may also apply after completing their first semester at UNC. Echols Scholars make up approximately 5% of UVAs enrolling first-year class. There are no dedicated residence halls for Macaulay students.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

Every year our office has to predict approximately how many students we can admit in order to enroll our freshman class, but we can never be sure how many students will enroll until after the May 1 commitment deposit deadline has passed. For some students, you will be offered a place on our wait list.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 8, 2025

Students with sufficient exam credit might be able to graduate a semester early, study abroad with a non-credit bearing program, or pursue a double major or minor with the extra schedule flexibility afforded by these credits having been completed. Some colleges may also accept scores of 3. This credit can be helpful for a variety of reasons.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester and complete a minimum of 30 credits per academic year (this includes fall, spring, and summer semesters), all of which must apply to a chosen degree program. Special thanks to Chris Snellgrove for writing this blog. Take care, and best of luck.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Competitive students will generally have a solid number of AP/IB/dual enrollment courses and 3-4+ years in each of the core academic course areas. Maybe not unique, but a big change on the horizon is that Cal Poly is transitioning from a quarter system to a semester system starting in fall 2026.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 21, 2025

For incoming transfer students, this includes ensuring they can enroll in necessary classes, providing academic and personal assistance to them, and supporting them to graduate in the earliest timeframe possible. However, we have a limited capacity for transfers, with a maximum enrollment of 1,900 students for the summer/fall semesters.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

You have some questions to answer first, and this blog on how to commit to a college will help. Submit the enrollment deposit. After figuring out how to commit to a college, one of the next steps is paying an enrollment deposit. You want a challenge, but you don’t want to burn out in your first semester.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We were married before she went to Physical Therapy school and I work in college admission and enrollment, so I feel qualified to make up statistics and say 50% of that degree and 75% of their advice/work surrounds stretching. before returning to the main campus to after a semester or two. My wife is a physical therapist. Every night.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 11, 2025

A well-run open house can be one of the most powerful tools in your enrollment and engagement strategy. An open house in school is important because it helps build a sense of community, foster parent involvement, and drive enrollment. Boost enrollment with tailored open house strategies! So, how do you make it count?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

In this blog, well break down the University of Virginias 2025 rankings and what they mean for you. The schools tuition varies by school of enrollment. Regular Decision gives you more time to submit your best application, including your first-semester senior grades. How a school fits your goals, interests, and plans matters.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this blog, youll find everything you need to know about navigating college applications after a gap year. A gap year is a semester or year of experiential learning, typically taken after high school and before starting a career or college, to build practical, professional, and personal awareness. Missed enrollment timelines.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 10, 2025

enroll now DOING BUSINESS IN CANADA Whether applying to college in the U.S. Follow us on Instagram @toptieradmissions and subscribe to our blog for expert advice and admissions insights. Students who know the academic program they wish to pursue may also prefer the Canadian system of applying directly to a specific course.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this blog, well break down Rice Universitys acceptance rate and key admissions trends, including Regular and Early Admissions, yield, transfer, and waitlist rates. Rice University yield rate Rices Class of 2028 had a 44% yield rate , meaning 1073 out of the 2,439 students accepted their offers and enrolled. GPA or higher.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 7, 2025

Additionally, if you took a gap semester or are applying to Viterbi or Dornsife, youll be required to submit a few extra essays. In this blog, well share brainstorming tips and examples for each prompt to help you craft strong, well-written responses. acceptance rate. You do not need to address a summer break.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 21, 2025

This blog post offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and effectively advertising to college students against this backdrop. The connections you build now can influence enrollment, but they also shape alumni engagement, word-of-mouth referrals, and long-term brand loyalty. Heres the part that matters: Gen Z is different.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

In this blog, were breaking down everything you need to know about getting into UF. University of Florida yield rate The yield rate, basically the percentage of admitted students who end up enrolling, is a helpful stat when you’re looking at how popular a school really is. So, whats behind these tough numbers? yield rate.

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AdmissionSight

JULY 3, 2025

</strong></p> <p class="ai-optimize-155">This blog breaks down the numbers. </li> <li class="ai-optimize-260" aria-level="1">You must be enrolled in an approved degree-seeking program. This includes a GED or completion of a recognized home-study program.</li>

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AdmissionSight

MAY 17, 2025

Learn more in this blog. Youll also get access to late meals, 10 guest meals per semester, and rotating menus that feature both global cuisine and local options. If you dont have a plan through your family, Princeton requires you to enroll in the universitys Student Health Plan , which costs about $3,500 per year.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 15, 2025

One thing to note is that UC schools operate on a quarter system compared to the semester system at USC. In fall 2023, 22% of enrolled undergraduates at USC received Pell Grants. enroll now APPLYING TO USC VS. UCLA Ready to apply to UCLA or USC ? Around 20% of students identified as Asian and 17% as Latino as of 2024.

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Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For students doing dual enrollment (Running Start), I generally recommend taking English 101 & 102 to fulfill junior and senior year English requirements and maximize transferability to many colleges.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 26, 2024

You can find a complete list here, but they also state: Applicants who have been or are currently enrolled as full-time degree seeking students at another college or university must apply as transfer students. A personal essay (650 words or less, uploaded below) addressing your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 11, 2025

The scholarship is also renewable for up to four years as long as you stay enrolled full-time. To qualify, you must be a dependent or spouse of a 9/11 victim or responder, and you must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at NYU. If selected, you can get up to $1,500 per year to attend a college in New York State.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 1, 2025

UC Berkeley will ask for your first-semester grades in your senior year and will check your final high school transcript. However, if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, they may be used for course placement after you enroll. Taking AP, IB, honors, or dual-enrollment college courses shows youre ready for an academic challenge.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In this blog, we’ll be diving into these reasons as well as offer insights and advice on what you should do to attend this prestigious university. They can also cross-enroll in courses at Harvard’s graduate schools or other institutions in Cambridge or Boston. Aside from these, Harvard’s Freshman Seminars are a standout feature.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 6, 2025

enroll now AUGUST Attend Application Boot Camp (August 7-10): Our flagship program with 1-on-1 essay work, strategic application planning, and guidance on every element of your appcompleted before school starts. Finishing the data entry part of the application will save you time later and is not likely to change.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) follows a semester system, so youll have two main terms each year: fall and spring. Theres a winter break in between, then a long summer break after the spring semester ends. MIT Semester Structure Important Dates for AY 2024-2025 What Is the Independent Activities Period?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In this blog, well break down everything you need to know about the best Catholic universitiestheir programs and what makes each one unique! Even as overall college enrollment has been declining , many of the best Catholic universities are thriving. What Are the Best Catholic Universities in the US?

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 14, 2025

In this blog, we’ll walk you through exactly what it means to be deferred or waitlisted, break down the difference between deferred and waitlisted decisions, and explain what actions you can take in each case. If fewer accepted students choose to enroll, the school may begin pulling from the waitlist to fill spots. Admission round.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

UCLA requires a mid-year report with first-semester grades and will also review your final transcript to ensure youve maintained strong academic performance. If you submit them, they may be used for course placement after you enroll, but they wont impact your admissions decision. Mid-year and final reports. But GPA alone isnt enough.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 20, 2025

</strong></p> <p class="ai-optimize-224">In this blog, we’ll break down what Pomona College’s acceptance rate means, how it has changed over time, and what you can do to improve your chances of getting in. </strong> Only 22 ended up enrolling. Based on last year’s 7.1%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This blog covers Harvards decision release dates, how and when youll find out if you got in, and what happens after you submit your application. Here are the five questions you’ll need to answer: Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body. What time does Harvard release decisions?

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Read the Governor’s Office full press release. The post State Grants Support Early College at Franklin Cummings Tech appeared first on Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology.

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Peterson's Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Students can get a semesters worth of credits by taking an exam, potentially allowing them to go on to other subjects for their degree sooner if they score adequately. The DSST program provides adult learners the unique opportunity to work toward college degrees without the time constraints of semester-long coursework.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 7, 2025

This is why universities are looking beyond enrolment figures, they are now more focused on helping their students thrive academically, socially, and professionally. In this blog post, we’ll explore the true meaning of student success and what key metrics are best p laced to measure student success in higher education.

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Peterson's Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

An entire semesters course credits can be completed in the one 90-120 minute test session with about 6 weeks worth of prep, depending on your familiarity with the subject matter. Preparing for CLEP Exams: Practice and Resources Thorough preparation for CLEP exams can be the difference between a score that grants credit and one that doesnt.

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the spring semester of 11 th grade, most college-bound juniors are knee-deep in college visits, building college lists, preparing for the SAT and ACT tests, and trying to keep grades up. More than likely, your transcript will also reflect the courses in which you are enrolled. Read our blog post on the subject.

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