Two Georgia universities scratch extra essay from admissions process

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 853

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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High school seniors applying this year to two of Georgia’s most selective colleges may have it a little easier than their older brothers and sisters after the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech have both announced they will no longer require supplemental essays for applicants.

“The ultimate goal is really to simplify the application for students, to take one layer out of the process,” said Mary Tipton Woolley, the executive director of Georgia Tech’s Office …

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