![]() EARLY ACTION VERSUS EARLY DECISIONĮarly Action is non-binding, meaning that an admitted student can still decide not to attend. Both can have an impact on students planning to test in the fall of 12th grade. Commitment deposits will be credited towards students’ accounts at the beginning of the Fall semester.Of the 400+ schools that Compass tracks, a little over 75% offer some form of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED). All first-year candidates who are offered admission for Summer or Fall semester must submit a non-refundable commitment deposit no later than May 1 to secure a seat in the first-year class. These include: excellence in academic achievement, intellectual pursuits, and creative endeavors an understanding of and respect for intellectual, social, and cultural differences significant commitment to citizenship through public service, school activities, community involvement, leadership, and/or family evidence of integrity and personal maturity and the ability to benefit from and contribute to a culturally and intellectually diverse community of scholar-citizens. ![]() UGA’s Faculty Admissions Committee has identified a number of additional factors that may be considered in admission decisions or merit scholarship consideration. Grades from high school and rigor of school curriculum make up about 75% of our prediction of academic success at UGA with standardized exams comprising the remaining quarter.įirst Year Admission Criteria Additional Factors in Admission Decisions The academic review of first-year applications centers on several criteria: the student’s grade point average (GPA) in core academic courses, the rigor of a student’s course selection, and his or her best combination of scores on the SAT or ACT.Īdditionally, all applications are reviewed for conduct issues recommendations satisfactory completion of all courses and completion of the required College Preparatory courses. “Demonstrated academic achievement” is the primary factor in first-year admission decisions at the University of Georgia. The Primary Factor in Admission Decisions at UGA Decisions are typically released in mid-March and students have until May 1 to submit a commitment deposit. Regular Decision has a deadline of January 1. This gives students additional time to add any updated test scores, include first semester senior year grades, and add any additional supporting documents. Regular Decision provides applicants an opportunity to be reviewed at a later date in UGA’s admission cycle. We recommend that deferred students submit updated academic information.Įarly Action and Regular Decision are both non-binding applications, meaning that we will not limit an applicant from applying in any way to another college, and if admitted, the student will have until May 1 to submit a commitment deposit. Students who receive a deferral of decision are academically competitive for admissions, and are deferred so that their application can undergo additional holistic review. There are three possible decisions released for EA applicants: an offer of admission, a deferral of decision, or a denial of admission. This gives students admitted in EA more time to explore UGA before the commitment deadline. Applying through Early Action allows students an expedited process to know an application decision sooner- typically before December 1. ![]() ![]() Creative Endeavors and Intercultural ExperiencesĮarly Action has an application deadline of October 15.Secondary consideration is given to the following factors: ![]() SAT or ACT scores from exams taken AND requested by October 15th.Rigor of a student’s curriculum relative to the curriculum offered at his/her high school.Applicants ready to apply for Early Action are prepared to have their application for admission evaluated based on: The best way to answer that question is to rephrase it to: “Is my application ready now?”Īpplicants for Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD) undergo the same review process, which means that the choice is a matter of timing. One of the most common questions our office receives is “Should I apply for Early Action or Regular Decision?” Admission standards depend on the number and quality of students who apply each year, thus varying accordingly. Admission is competitive as there are a limited number of spaces available in the first-year class. In reviewing first-year applicants for admission, the University of Georgia sets no rigid standards for test scores or high school grade point averages that carry over from year to year. We want to do everything we can to answer your questions, guide you through the admissions process, and introduce you to UGA. Applying to college is a thrilling experience and we’re excited that you’re considering the University of Georgia. ![]()
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