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Stories from Georgia College Guide
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4/24/2009
A prestigious group of college counselors answers your common questions.
Our Experts
Nancy Beane, college counselor, The Westminster Schools, Atlanta, and member of the board of directors of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Neil Clark, dean of college counseling and guidance, The Walker School, Marietta, and 2007 College Board Counselor of the Year for the Southern Region...
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4/24/2009
How essays and short answers make your application stand out.
College applications aren’t simple mathematical equations. Even at the largest universities, there’s more to the process than GPA plus SAT divided by the vast pool of applicants. Admissions officers will examine your resume for signs of passion, responsibility, leadership, and achievement. Then, beyond that, they want to hear your voice. ...
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4/24/2009
Sample essay and short-answer questions.
[Editor’s note: Essay questions may change from one year to the next.
Some colleges or universities, such as Georgia Southern University, do
not include essay or short-response questions on their applications.]
Emory University
Many students decide to apply to Emory based on its size, location, reputation, and yes, the weather. ...
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4/24/2009
What admissions officers wish students would avoid on their essays.
Overworked topics
Has every other person on the planet gone on a summer mission trip? Admissions officers read thousands of essays about them. That doesn’t mean the topic is off-limits. In fact, it may have been a formative experience. Just be sure you reflect on it in a personal way. ...
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From the editors of Atlanta magazine comes the ultimate guide to colleges and universities in the state of Georgia. Packed with insider know-how from cover to cover, the 2009 edition of Georgia College Guide offers:
>> A directory of 54 colleges and universities
>> Advice on navigating the admissions process
>> Tips on finding financial aid and scholarships
>> A primer on the HOPE scholarship
>> Insider scoop from alums of Georgia colleges
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