Narak

hey how do u guys think my chances are getting in to UGA are?

gpa: 3.86
ACT: 31
SAT: 1310
CC: mostly honors classes, 5 aps total

I currently attend a high school in Georgia that adds 7 points to honors and AP classes. UGA does not take off the 7 points right?(i sure hope not....)
Also does UGA include the essay in the writing section of the ACT as part of the composite score?

btw: im applying for early action
btw2: my class rank is somewhere in the top 20-25% range.......my highschool is extremely competitive does UGA consider this factor?

Thanks all to who reply

Space10045

Narak, I would say that you have a very good shot at EA.

As far as I'm aware UGA doesn't look at your composite. Just the English and Math sections. Writing section is being collected for data analysis, but I think they're still not using it as a section of an admissions decision.

wagdawg

Narak, UGA does recalculate your GPA. They do not let you keep extra points in those academic subjects.

UGA Undergraduate Admissions - Admissions Info - First-Year Admission Criteria

This link will explain. Look for the paragraph that speaks about "high school grades carry the most weight".

Hope this helps!

madeline53092

I dont know if i have a better chance at applying for early action or regular admissions?

wagdawg

Madeline I would hold off to regular decision. I think you would really need to get that ACT up to(at least) a 29 for early application. Your EC's look good and will only help you in the long run. I would spend my time focusing on writing the best essays that you can produce. That way you won't be writing essays over Christmas Holidays(if deferred). You also could be denied if UGA has a tremendous increase in applications. It does get harder every year. Good Luck!

what_elias

Personally, it really doesn't hurt to apply for EA. Your ACT isn't bad really, but it wouldn't hurt to bump it up either. Though if you do get deferred, DO right your essays RIGHT AWAY and turn in your application as soon as possible.

tabtab

does georgia consider 9th grade gpa into the cumulative?

jenmarie

yes, they do. all four years.

nbgdog

im at uga right now, and I haven't seen a person with a high school GPA of 3.1 or lower..

I would say increase the GPA and make sure you get a 28-30 on the ACT, then you will have a good chance

GADAWG687008

Ok all Iv ever heard are Horror stories when it comes to UGA

I want to know if I can get in and I have already applied for EA

Unweighted GPA: 3.3
Weighted GPA: 3.45

SAT: Math 680
CR 700 1380/1600
Writing 530 1910/2400

I will have finished 6 AP classes by Graduation and I have taken 4 other Honors classes.

I go to Walton High School in Marietta ga

I know my gpa is holding me back

Multitasker

Your GPA ,ay be a drawback, but worst case scenario, you will be deferred, and then you can not only improve your grades, but your ECs and you could shine in the essays. Don't feel dispaired. Good Luck

GADAWG687008

I dont think I have the ECs to put me over the top, or to be even competitive, I know that Georgia is using the writing score this year and weighting it more than the other two sections so I think at least I should take the test again and work harder on writing.

tholt4

GADAWG687008,
I've heard from the UGA rep. that GA was looking at the writing section of the SAT too.
Have you definately seen where they are considering it more heavily that the other two sections?

fisher216

What is my chance?

GPA 3.86
SAT 1200
SAT writing 670
Top 10 percentile in class
rank 24

Caucasian
Male

I am graduating an entire year early, as a junior, and have applied early admissions. I took 2 AP classes and the majority of the honors classes offered at our highschool. What are my chances of getting in early, or regular, and will graduating a year early look any better? my counselor filled out my evaluation form with excellent marks and explained my situation.


I took 2 AP classes and 3 honors classes

madeline53092

It sounds like you definitely have a good chance. Your GPA is good. And the fact that you graduated early is awesome. I doubt you'll be rejected for EA but rather at worst, be deferred to regular, and i'm sure you'll get in.
How about me:
GPA: 3.56ish unweighted, 3.9ish weighted (its holding me back, i know)
ACT:28
lots of good extracurriculars, really stellar recommendations, and really good essays. (i dont feel like writing more about it all, but they are all really excellent, i promise haha)
I plan to major in landscape architecture, im hoping this will be appealing in that it is a unique and less popular major

what do you think? ahh georgia is my top choice