Tuesday, November 19, 2002

WRITER: Terrence Nowlin, 706/542-8076, tdnowlin@uga.edu
CONTACT: Scott Williams, 706/542-3375, scottw@uga.edu

KAPLAN GUIDE RATES UGA'S CAREER SERVICES
AND ACADEMIC FACILITIES AMONG BEST IN NATION

ATHENS, Ga. — The 2003 edition of Kaplan's The Unofficial, (Un)biased Insider's Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges rated the career services and academic facilities at the University of Georgia among the best in the nation.

"The Kaplan list reaffirms that UGA not only provides a word-class education in top-notch facilities, but is successful in helping students reach their career goals," said Scott Williams, executive director of the university's Career Center. "It further demonstrates how successful UGA Career Center staff have been in assisting students with all aspects of their career development."

Rankings for both programs were based on a survey interviewing high school guidance counselors from both public and private schools about the colleges on which they were knowledgeable.

Also included in the profile of the university is mention of the "very competitive" academic atmosphere, "friendly and manageable" campus and an "extensive" bus system. The profile highlights the Ramsey Student Center and its Sports Illustrated ranking as "one of the best [such facilities] in the country."

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