If you’re in the midst of your college search process, I’m fairly certain it’s different than you imagined it would be. The journey of finding your dream school was never intended to be fully virtual, and clearly this format presents some challenges. That said, there are still ways to get to know the college where […]
Oglethorpe University’s Michael Morgan ’21 has been selected to serve as a National Transfer Student Ambassador by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students. He is one of only four students to be selected out of a competitive, country-wide application process. National Transfer Student Ambassadors hold a variety of responsibilities throughout the year, the […]
If you’re currently applying to college, or even preparing to apply, you might be feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. That’s understandable! There’s so much conflicting information out there about how to complete your college application—including myths and misconceptions—about the admission process. Truth is, there’s no perfect college application that will get you admitted to every college, […]
Oglethorpe University is ranked among the nation’s Best Liberal Arts Colleges, according to the 2021 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings, which offer data to help students find the best college for them. In this year’s rankings, Oglethorpe also stood out for having the 18th most diverse student body among liberal arts colleges […]
Oglethorpe is among the nation’s first colleges to sign a new collective statement—now endorsed by more than 350 admissions deans—that seeks to send clear messages about what college admissions deans value in students during the coronavirus pandemic. The statement also aims to relieve stresses on students and their caregivers and to promote equity in college […]
Oglethorpe University will implement a test optional policy for admission applicants as a part of a three-year pilot program, effective with the start of the 2021 admissions cycle. This decision was made in an effort to address both the testing challenges many students have faced due to COVID-19 and the systemic issues of equity inherent […]
Oglethorpe University is among only 122 colleges and universities in the U.S. named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2020 Transfer Honor Roll. The premier honor society for two-year college students, Phi Theta Kappa annually recognizes four-year colleges and universities for excellence and success in community college transfer pathway development. At Oglethorpe this year, transfer students […]
Approximately 300 students and more than 400 parents attended Scholarship Weekend at Oglethorpe University, where the future Petrels participated in seminars and competed for full-tuition scholarships through presentations and interviews. Students were selected to attend the annual competition by the Admission Office, and nominated based on academic credentials, extra-curricular activities, leadership experience, a personal essay […]
Oglethorpe Chemistry major Annika (Alex) Foret ’23, a 2019 graduate of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, has won a $1,000 SAGE Scholars scholarship in a nationwide essay contest. Foret was one of only 100 scholarship recipients in the country who wrote winning essays. Students could submit essays on various topics, […]
Oglethorpe University is among only 78 colleges and universities in the U.S. named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2019 Transfer Honor Roll. Phi Theta Kappa, the premier honor society for two-year college students, annually recognizes four-year colleges and universities for excellence and success in community college transfer pathway development. In fall 2018, Oglethorpe welcomed […]