<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>