<p>It really was not a compliment or an insult to say the least. I was just saying, You seem to know alot about it because I was looking at your past posts and you seem to answer many questions about admissions.</p>
<p>Like I said it doesnt matter now, I was rejected, I’ve moved on. People like Eddy and those who had higher stats might not as quickly.</p>
<p>Where do I check to see if I got in? The Status Check for me still says the same thing as it did before it went down. I’m still being considered, apparently.</p>
<p>It is always difficult to receive negative news such as a college rejection but for those of you who have received this bad news, you need to move on. Don’t know about the other colleges that you have applied to, but UGA is clear that their approach is an holistic one. If you look at the UGA admission’s page they are clear about how they rank the different areas. #1 is gpa and the rigor of your course load (as in they expect you to both challenge yourself and make top grades). The admissions reps look at the course offerings that your high school has and judge accordingly. If your school only offers 8 AP classes, you won’t be penalized if you are comparing yourself to a school that offers 15 AP classes.</p>
<p>Within reason, performance in the classroom is a better predictor that just test scores. If you are extremely bright, as evidenced by high SAT scores, but only manage B’s in the classroom for 4 years, why should a college think you will do any better over the next 4 years?</p>
<p>Those of you who were rejected keep focusing on how you should have taken easier classes and whining about how others were accepted that you perceive to be inferior candidates. As other posters have said, you haven’t seen anyone else’s application. And for that matter, you likely haven’t seen your own rec’s from teachers and guidance counselors. another factor to consider is your essays and extra curriculars. I have seen essays posted on cc that obviously the writers thought were good, but come across to adults as being very immature and just looking to shock or be different.</p>
<p>Stop bashing UGA or any other school that has rejected you. Isn’t fair to those who are excited about their acceptances to have you impugning the school or why they were accepted. Please move forward and look for positive ways to make your future what you want it to be. </p>
<p>I hate to be so negative here, but by continuing to whine on a public forum you are asking for some honest feedback.</p>
<p>There is something called the Georgia Index that is part of the admission into all Georgia state schools now. It is your GPA multiplied by 500 added to your Verbal and Math scores. It does mean that GPA tends to outweigh SAT. It’s not just who has what ECs - it’s whether or not you present them well without sounding like you are trying to inflate and - if the essay counts for anything other than whether you are literate - anything could come of it. Years ago, many of the studies showed that the largest URM group could score approximately 50 point lower on each section of the SAT and “catch up” during college (equivalent GRE, GMAT, LSAT, whatever). If true, then using that in admissions is fair (which the courts have told Georgia they must be).</p>
<p>yeah, i think i’ve mostly moved on now…so no more HARSH bashing of uga(even though it is well deserved). some of the smartest people in my senior class were rejected and everyone at my school is telling me to appeal bc they were absolutely stunned and dumbfounded when they heard i and others were rejected especially when comparing our stats with the very few who were accepted - just saying. honestly, im starting to believe that my teachers bashed me in their recommendations bc that’s the only logical reason I can think of as to why I was rejected - or they don’t like asian people which is another strong possibility. I dont think anyone will ever know for sure what uga admissions was looking for in this class besides significantly lower sat scores, less ap and honors classes, and less ec’s but congrats to those who got in - really happy for you. but lets not bash ant bc i think we all know that alot more deserving people were rejected and there’s really no way you can twist that fact. Seriously, you can bash us for excessive complaining which it probably is but there is no denying that fact. ITS JUST HARD TO STAY HUMBLE IN DEFEAT!!!:)</p>
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<p>This one is really the straw that broke the camel’s back for me.</p>
<p>Not liking Asian people isn’t a very strong reason for them to deny you. If anything, they’d want to increase their diversity. Maybe your teachers saw your unwillingness to accept their decisions, your arrogance, your pomposity, and honestly wrote about it. Maybe your essays rightly portrayed you as a self-entitled teenager. As a possible member of the class of 2014 with a 4.0+, six AP classes, and a 32 ACT score, and several extra curricular activities, I feel like I earned my admission. When you say “I dont think anyone will ever know for sure what uga admissions was looking for in this class besides significantly lower sat scores, less ap and honors classes, and less ec’s but congrats to those who got in - really happy for you” it really belittles all of the things I’ve worked for these past four years. You just weren’t what Georgia wanted. That’s it. </p>
<p>Plus, you’re totally doing the sour grapes thing right now. I’m sure before you saw your admissions decision, you thought UGA was a fine institution, or else you wouldn’t have applied. Now, you’re saying that UGA bashing is “well deserved.” Gee, it makes a lot of sense that you would apply to such a terrible, backwards university. </p>
<p>On a slightly less critical note, I’ll just post here what I posted on the admissions blog-</p>
<p>In regard to Edward and some of the other upset folks:</p>
<p>Sometimes a denial isn’t just about GPA or SAT scores. The admission committee also looks at who they think will fit in at the school the best, the kids who have personalities and goals that coincide with what the school is looking for. Maybe your teacher recommendations hit on some personality points that didn’t match up with what UGA is looking for, or maybe your essays just didn’t convey that certain something that fits in with the general atmosphere UGA is trying to foster. That isn’t a personal condemnation, it just means that a year down the road, you’ll probably realize that you fit in wonderfully at your current school and that the seemingly insurmountable mountain of a denial was really just a molehill.</p>
<p>I know that it stings to be told no (I’ve been rejected once already, and there are probably three more on the way), and for many people this is the first time where it feels like someone is passing judgment on them and responding with an unsatisfactory answer. Know that it’s not meant to be a personal attack- half of the applicant pool received a denial right along with you. Know that several clever, hardworking seniors were denied along with you, so you’re obviously not unworthy, you just weren’t the right fit.</p>
<p>I’m sure that all of you have wonderful schools that you were accepted to, and I’m sure that you’ll flourish wherever you end up.</p>
<p>don’t you have a 3.1 UW GPA eddy?</p>
<p>maybe you should just CLEP 20 credits like I did (20 is usually the max allowed) and take 10 credit hours at a community college and reapply as a transfer. it would be quite a bit cheaper no doubt. your degree would still be from the same college, no biggie… the CLEP tests are actually quite easy too… I studied hard for 3 days for the Intro to Psychology test and passed it. of course the Biology test I took was a bit harder (studied for 2 months) but I got 8 credits when it was over ;)</p>
<p>My intentions were to let this discussion thread die but I could not without commenting on Ant131531’s comment implying race was a factor in UGA’s decision process. My daughter was waitlisted for UGA with a 3.8 GPA over 8-10 APs, 1980 SAT , good recs, good essays, and many leadership positions. Based on your earlier comments, she should have been admitted before your “black female friend”. </p>
<p>The decisions of the admission counselors are based on the needs of the school and most likely the undergraduate program to which you were applying. Some how both you and Eddy seem to forget that you are competing for specific spots within a particular school. It is time for you to move on.</p>
<p>My daughter is happily moving on and will do well with her other admissions (Villanova, Penn State, Univ Miami, Clemson, Marquette, etc), UGA is only one of many schools. Let’s move past this and stop looking for excuses to why you think you’re more qualified than applicants that were accepted.</p>
<p>man, i try to show some support for those who got in and i get bashed already…strange.
and ms katiana, the race comment is a joke. i know its hard to see sarcasim through words and my posts but i meant nothing by it(however u know alot of universities out there do consider race somewhat strongly than it should be right? if u deny that fact then you’re just being ignorant). and…you were one of those who were well-deserving of being accepted. no doubt. but from what everyone is saying about how uga looks not necessarily for the best stats but who fits the university’s goals and atmosphere, is it me or doesn’t it sound like uga(if it were an employer) would prefer to hire a person who be his friend and get along with him and the others rather than those who would be more likely to succeed in the real world. </p>
<p>and ant…its just me and u against the world…so bring it.</p>
<p>I kinda don’t agree with you honestly eddy. My points were of a different cause. I just find it rather odd that UGA stresses that High School Grades carry the most weight. This is exactly why I can see you getting rejected. Your GPA wasn’t strong enough. Mines definately wasn’t. I already expected a rejection, but I just find it odd that they put the “High School Graves Carry the most weight” line aside to admit students who weren’t up to caliber with alot of the students to say the least.</p>
<p>Yes, I can understand personality does have ALOT to do with it. I would not want to admit a nerd who is anti-social in my school. I would want a well-rounded person who has an amazing personality.</p>
<p>It’s just the funny thing is, their Early Decision completely contradicts this comment. That is focused just on stats. This means that they can get people who “Don’t have a personality that fits their school”. Eventually UGA will drop the Early Decision as they get closer to the Top 30 schools, if ever. As you can see many of the top schools have done this like UVA. IMO, Early decision just doesn’t balance out right. As you can see UVA is extremely competitive and it’s an amazing school. Early decision is a smart idea atm for UGA, but they don’t have the right to say they want a certain personality if they don’t do a holistic review of the applicants in the ED pool.</p>
<p>Like I said, we will never know what goes through the minds of Admission Officers/Commissioners. They have their mindst of who they want to admit, rather it’d be an applicant who has a 3.0 GPA and 1400 SAT Score or a 4.0 GPA with a 1050 SAT Score. The best thing to do is just apply as yourself. If you aren’t there fit, so be it. You will certainly be a fit at some other place.</p>
<p>This post was not bashing UGA, but simply stating that some things they state contradicts one another.</p>
<p>my friend got accepted with a 3.5ish and a 960 SAT and 22 ACT…She had 100s of service hours though, but Im kind of worried that she will not be able to handle the curriculum of UGA because she struggled to get Bs in non honors and AP math and science classes. I do think UGA needs to remember that they are looking for people who are well rounded AND will end up doing well in college. I am very happy that she gained admission, but I am a little concerned for her well being and I think it would have benefited to take some courses at Georgia State before transferring to UGA.</p>
<p>well, what a turn of events…i guess its me against the world…still just bring it.</p>
<p>Ilyssa1257, Georgia State’s classes can be just as difficult or challenging as UGA’s. As long as she studies, doesn’t party all the time, and does not make those types of things priorities, she can make it. If that’s the case, she needs to go to Community college before transfering to UGA.</p>
<p>Don’t think because GA state is not on the same tier as UGA, the classes aren’t more challenging because I know many students who drop out of Georgia State because classes are just too difficult. Georgia State, I think is ranked right behind UGA as far as academia is concerned in the state of Georgia.</p>
<p>Eddyatl4evr, no one is against you, but don’t expect people with support you with that type of attitude. I’d rather not be against the world.</p>
<p>I wasn’t saying taking hard core classes (which im sure are very challenging) at Georgia State, just get through some basic required courses out of the way so she could get used to the college environment. Im sorry if offended anyone.</p>
<p>Congratulations to everyone who got in! If you choose UGA, I’m sure you’ll be a very happy person!!!</p>
<p>S was accepted - 3.5 W GPA, 8 IB/APs, 1810/2400 SAT, good EC’s, OOS. Not his first choice.</p>
<p>Congratulations to your son, Psi. Even if your son doesn’t get into his top choices, he should be pleased he received an acceptance from UGA. While competitive, his stats are a little on the low side compared to UGA averages (though I firmly believe GPA and SAT don’t reveal everything).</p>
<p>katdawg, thanks for the congratulations. My son has been accepted to his top choice school, where he will attend next year. We felt that UGA was a match and were pleased that our assumptions were correct.</p>
<p>Just something to think about; Freshman, Soph. Junior AP class but no AP exam score = red flag to adcoms.</p>