tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post5774705965695949261..comments2023-11-02T07:38:57.442-04:00Comments on Advice about the UGA Admission Process: Deadlines, myStatus and Materials - The Cliff NotesDGraveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-90962077379363027632011-01-24T19:06:05.914-05:002011-01-24T19:06:05.914-05:00Kelly: From above: "The date on the transcrip...Kelly: From above: "The date on the transcript will change from an earlier month to 1/1/2011. It only captures the month and year, so every HS transcript received in Jan. will be 1/1/2011."DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-49497156761271129772011-01-24T17:52:47.126-05:002011-01-24T17:52:47.126-05:00okay thanks! and I went to the post office and mai...okay thanks! and I went to the post office and mailed that transcript today so maybe about 2-3 days it'll be at UGA. Will the date change on my status so that I know that the new one has been received?Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-55803777641101020172011-01-24T14:10:00.213-05:002011-01-24T14:10:00.213-05:00Kelly: That is fine. Just have an updated transcri...Kelly: That is fine. Just have an updated transcript sent in as soon as you can.DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-18237914778307041732011-01-24T14:06:58.190-05:002011-01-24T14:06:58.190-05:00On the application on the self-reported grades sec...On the application on the self-reported grades section, I went ahead and included my first semester grades even though UGA does not have an updated transcript. (I will send one today) Was it okay to do that because I know the number of A’s and B’s on the application will be different from what was on my transcript that I already sent. ?Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-75388097558836292362011-01-24T09:32:48.165-05:002011-01-24T09:32:48.165-05:00Anon: You can email admproc@uga.edu, and let us kn...Anon: You can email admproc@uga.edu, and let us know how you submitted it and when.DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-57315700300319582142011-01-24T09:15:29.974-05:002011-01-24T09:15:29.974-05:00Hi, I submitted Part II of my application well ove...Hi, I submitted Part II of my application well over a week ago and it still has yet to show up as being received by the admissions office. Do you have any advice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-71923129000240396812011-01-24T07:54:01.360-05:002011-01-24T07:54:01.360-05:00Anon: An updated transcript is not required for de...Anon: An updated transcript is not required for deferred or RD applicants, but we do like to see your new grades.DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-14665055696452771122011-01-23T23:54:36.490-05:002011-01-23T23:54:36.490-05:00Hello, for deferred applicants under the early act...Hello, for deferred applicants under the early action plan, is sending a mid year report required or just encouraged? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-57803981014198638402011-01-23T22:14:21.661-05:002011-01-23T22:14:21.661-05:00Anon: The myStatus list the sections of the ACT th...Anon: The myStatus list the sections of the ACT that link up with the SAT, as it is easier to display when dealing with this visual aid. We look at all sections of the SAT, but some sections (ACT E, ACT M, ACT W) are used in more specific methods when comparing the SAT and ACT scores, as these subsections correlate with each other.DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-75777183044911078592011-01-23T20:16:24.535-05:002011-01-23T20:16:24.535-05:00On mystatus it only lists Math, English, and the e...On mystatus it only lists Math, English, and the essay for my ACT scores. Do you take into account the Critical Reading part of the ACT?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-20253414769600267862011-01-23T15:32:50.845-05:002011-01-23T15:32:50.845-05:00A.H. Stone: Thanks for the great comment, and tell...A.H. Stone: Thanks for the great comment, and tell your daughter congratulations on everything going so well at her current college!DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-33418679857788758492011-01-23T14:14:14.083-05:002011-01-23T14:14:14.083-05:00Dear Parents,
I am a parent of a daughter th...Dear Parents,<br /> I am a parent of a daughter that did not get accepted last year. She made it to the waitlist but never got the call. Its o.k. Life goes on. Mr. Graves tells you to have a backup plan. Have one. Eventhough my daughter didn't get in she is extremely happy where she is. We're still season ticket holders and J-school supporters. Please have a backup plan and don't put so much pressure on your child to get in. If your child does not get in, it doesn't mean they are a failure. Don't blame the admissions office or call the chancellor. God has a plan for everyone of these kids and sometimes the backup school is where they should have been all along. Go Dawgs!<br />A.H. StoneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-56634135972824562872011-01-23T12:48:26.083-05:002011-01-23T12:48:26.083-05:00Anon: I have always said late January, so I expect...Anon: I have always said late January, so I expect you will know shortly.<br /><br />Anon II: She can go to the myStatus Dashboard page, and there is an option on the left hand menu bar called Settings. This should allow her to change several things about her application, from email to address to major.DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-62280561275304168852011-01-23T12:35:09.964-05:002011-01-23T12:35:09.964-05:00Hi DGraves, my daughter got in EA and was wonderin...Hi DGraves, my daughter got in EA and was wondering if she could change majors for her upcoming freshman year at orientation or if she has to wait until the following year to switch...Not sure if she would actually change it, but it would be nice to know if the option is there. Thanks in advance; I love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-64755209099866964812011-01-23T10:28:47.387-05:002011-01-23T10:28:47.387-05:00DGraves,
Do you know when the finalists for the F...DGraves,<br /><br />Do you know when the finalists for the Foundation Fellowship will be notified?<br /><br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-37347565021874216152011-01-22T22:39:16.801-05:002011-01-22T22:39:16.801-05:00Brian: First, are you a freshman or transfer appli...Brian: First, are you a freshman or transfer applicant? Second, when did you apply? Remember, it is not only when we received the materials, but when the application was received. We do not start a file for someone until they apply, so anything that came in prior to the application is put into our holding files (we are holding them until the application comes in). We then do a check of the holding files daily of newly received applications, although during deadline times, things slow down a little (it is tough to check for 1,100 files in one day). If you have both applied and had the materials sent in 8-10 business days prior to today, then contact us and we will try and figure things out.DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-51817084488186041812011-01-22T22:34:10.986-05:002011-01-22T22:34:10.986-05:00USPS tracking shows that UGA admissions received t...USPS tracking shows that UGA admissions received transcripts back on Jan 5th but they're not posted on myStatus yet. Since it's beyond the 8 or 10 days that it usually takes for things to post to myStatus should I check with the office??Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057930306596879138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-18012006600066031982011-01-22T20:06:24.729-05:002011-01-22T20:06:24.729-05:00gene: Since the ratio has stayed fairly stable for...gene: Since the ratio has stayed fairly stable for the last 5+ years or so, I am not worried about the issue. As for the % of apps, I do not have exact numbers on hand right now, but I believe female applicants are in the high 50% range of total freshman applicants. I believe that for transfers (about 2,500 a year), the % enrolling is very close to 50/50.<br /><br />LMR: Our process is designed to take into account new test scores.DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-66948355406007473642011-01-22T17:44:32.070-05:002011-01-22T17:44:32.070-05:00My son retook the SAT today JAn 22. Will applcati...My son retook the SAT today JAn 22. Will applcations get reviewed before the SAT results get sent to you, or do you start reviewing after you get results. ThanksLMRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-86380514507417466412011-01-22T17:12:31.825-05:002011-01-22T17:12:31.825-05:00what is the % of incoming apps received from femal...what is the % of incoming apps received from females vs males for freshman admittance and at what % of female admittance would you be concerned. ( 70%, 75% ? )genenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-28084816638964022482011-01-22T17:00:24.784-05:002011-01-22T17:00:24.784-05:00Doesn't hurt: While faxes and incorrect names ...Doesn't hurt: While faxes and incorrect names and such frustrate me, I always have to remember that this is generally not the fault of the student, but of a school official who is trying to be helpful but does not do things correctly. My suggestion to everyone is to let your counselors know about this blog and this specific post.<br /><br />Nicole: Generally, this means that you just submitted it, so you cannot go back and submit it again. Be patient, as part II does not automatically post to your file, but takes about 2/3 business days.<br /><br />Mary Ann: We have a number of applicants who do not complete their file with all materials, and are very frustrated at us. I generally say that about 16,000 other applicants (the rough number of applications that are complete and ready for review) were able to get things in on time, and it would not be fair to now let them complete their file, generally 2-3 months after the deadline.<br /><br />Anon: Your father has been listening to rumors, and it is now your job to squash them. Tell him to review this blog, and as well the link on the right side of the blog titled the top 10 urban legends about UGA admissions.DGraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898528441077213024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-78775309139236909662011-01-22T16:24:44.551-05:002011-01-22T16:24:44.551-05:00My dad told me that today he heard UGA is more sel...My dad told me that today he heard UGA is more selective when they are admitting kids from a more populated area in Georgia, and are more relaxed about admitting kids from less populated areas. He heard that this is because UGA likes to take students from all areas of the state. I live in Cherokee County... it is the 6th most populated county in Georgia. Please don't be too picky! I hope this is not true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-65923142078044820812011-01-22T15:15:07.754-05:002011-01-22T15:15:07.754-05:00I agree with 'doesn't hur to try :-)"...I agree with 'doesn't hur to try :-)"- following directions is not something you can prep for like the SAT/ ACT. That's a life skill that's an indicator of a successful UGA student. Thought that wouldn't hurt to try!Mary Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-60132925405597501842011-01-22T11:10:33.273-05:002011-01-22T11:10:33.273-05:00I’m having problems with my application. I decided...I’m having problems with my application. I decided to check “my status” on the UGA website just to make sure everything went through. I clicked on review status and it said “ your application is not eligible for Part II of the first year application.” I have no clue why it would say that. I submitted everything on the deadline. If you could help me figure out whats wrong and why it would say that, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time.<br /><br />Nicole Gale-EvansNicole Gale-Evansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1610885684347083635.post-18393959415759846532011-01-22T10:30:59.119-05:002011-01-22T10:30:59.119-05:00I have been reading this blog for a month or two n...I have been reading this blog for a month or two now and continue to be amazed at how many times you have to answer the exact same question!! I think every applicant who sends in materials with mismatched names on applications,transcripts, etc..with staples, or fax things in...that generally make ya'lls jobs way more difficult should ALL be placed in a pile together. The ones who actually follow everything to the letter, doing exactly as you have asked repeatedly,should be given preference for admission!! hahah hows that for a great idea!!?? :)doesnt hurt to try :)noreply@blogger.com