Georgia State University
About
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University (GSU) is a premier public research institution nationally recognized for its commitment to diversity, innovation, and upward social mobility. The university is highly regarded for its top-ranked J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, alongside robust programs in film, media, and nursing that connect students directly to Atlanta's booming industries. GSU's campus culture is uniquely vibrant and career-oriented, offering a diverse student body an energetic urban lifestyle where the city's Fortune 500 companies and cultural landmarks serve as an extended classroom. What truly sets GSU apart is its seamless, borderless integration into the Atlanta skyline and its status as a pioneering national leader in using predictive data analytics to eliminate achievement gaps and help students of all backgrounds graduate on time.
Wikipedia:Georgia State University is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1913, it is one of the University System of Georgia's four research universities. It is also the largest in-person institution of higher education by enrollment based in Georgia with a student enrollment of 53,144, including 45,065 undergraduate and 8,079 graduate students across all of their campuses.
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Georgia State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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