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UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

Top Tier Admissions

According to UT NEWS , “Of 9,217 first-year students enrolled in 2023, those who opted in had an estimated average GPA of 0.86 grade points higher during their first fall semester, controlling for a wide range of factors, including high school class rank and GPA. all else equal.”

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How 2023 Acceptance Rates Affect Juniors' College List Building

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Georgia has one of the most transparent admissions offices (thank you, UGA), and it shared on March 17 that it admitted 15,340 applicants of the 43,700 total applicants (early admission and regular decision combined). That said, be cautious about applying to an “easy” major and then hoping to transfer. There is hope!

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Illinois Scholarships

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Applicants must reside in Illinois, enroll in a college/university in Illinois, have obtained a GPA of 2.5 GPA, of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to pursue their college education. Applicants must reside in Illinois, graduate from an Illinois high school, and have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5. More details here.

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How to Get Into Columbia: Stats + Admissions Advice

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SAT and ACT For first-year and transfer applicants to CC and SEAS matriculating from fall 2023 through fall 2024 , Columbia is maintaining a test-optional policy. GPA The average Columbia admit has a weighted GPA of 4.13 unweighted GPA. Tuition and Financial Aid Columbia University fees add up to $85,967 per year.

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New York Scholarships

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GPA, and are current high school senior Students with an expressed interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and business/finance are strongly encouraged to apply. Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship This offers $5,000 award for full-time high school seniors or college freshmen/sophomores (under 20 years old) with a GPA of 3.0

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What Questions Should You Ask at College Information Sessions?

SSA Online College Prep

Usually you’ll be able to find answers to whether the college accepts AP and/or transfer credits, how many students are in each class, what the retention rate is, whether there’s Greek Life — all great questions which can be answered ahead of time. What standardized tests are required for admissions? Are outside scholarships accepted?