Attention, prospective Bulldogs: Friday is when you learn whether you'll be attending the University of Georgia this fall.
Starting at 5 p.m. high school seniors can log on to UGA's website and see whether they'll be living in Athens next year. Actual decision letters will be mailed.
March madness is about more than basketball. Mid-March through April is a hectic and emotional time as many students learn where they've been accepted to college. High school guidance counselors joke they either give out congratulatory high-fives or consoling tissues and hugs.
Georgia Tech notified applicants last Friday. Many Ivy League schools and other elite colleges will announce decisions by April 1.
UGA President Michael Adams warned Thursday that many people will be disappointed. About 18,000 students applied for 5,000 slots, he said.
"We regret we cannot serve everybody," Adams said, adding that UGA rejected between 8,000 and 10,000 Georgians.
UGA's freshman class will represent every county in the state, Adams said. The students typically have grade-point averages in the 3.8 range and at least high 1200s on the SAT math and verbal sections, he said.
College admission has become more competitive in recent years, as record numbers of students apply. The larger pool has allowed colleges to be more selective.
Applications to Georgia Tech increased by 5 percent this year, and officials admitted only 47.5 percent of the 14,210 students who applied.
The students averaged a 3.94 GPA and 2102 out of a possible 2400 on the total SAT, officials said. They took at least three college-level Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes before their senior year in high school.
Students' stress doesn't end with admission. Next they have to decide where to go and how to pay for it.
About the Author
