Minimum Requirements vs.
Competitive Admission
Minimum Requirements:
Admitted Averages for Fall
2012 Class:
3.5 overall GPA (GT recalculated
scale)
GPA: 4.1 (Overall and Math-only)
3.5 math GPA (GT recalculated
scale)
92% took AP Calculus BC exam.
600+ on the SAT math section
4+ on AP Calculus AB exam or
3+ on AP Calculus BC exam
SAT: 2192
Average Score: 4.9
AB Average Score: 5
Timeline for Admission
Process
May 15: Application Opens
July 19: Decision Notification
$65 fee or fee waiver
Through BuzzPort
Need to upload a copy of transcript
Admitted students will receive a
packet in the mail
June 15: Application Deadline
Counselors no longer need to send
transcripts
July 15: Test Score Deadline
AP/SAT/ACT
Students need to request these
scores be sent to GT when they
register for the exams
Wait list offers made through Aug. 9
August 2: Intent to Enroll Form
Deadline
Admission Process
Notes on Testing
In order to ensure that scores arrive at Georgia Tech before the July 15 deadline…
SAT: The latest test date that can be accepted for admission to the Distance Calculus
Program is June 1. If a student takes the June 1 SAT, he/she must list Georgia Tech as
a recipient school when registering for the test.
ACT: The latest test date that can be accepted for admission to the Distance Calculus
Program is April 13. If a student takes the June 8 ACT, it is very unlikely that scores will
be available by July 15.
Also, please note that Georgia Tech requires a writing section score. This can come
from either the SAT or ACT. If a student chooses to take the ACT without the writing
section, they will still need to submit a writing score from either the SAT or a previous
ACT test.
AP: Students must list Georgia Tech as a test score recipient on the day of the exam.
Accel Funding
Starting Fall 2012, Accel only covers tuition (not fees or
books)
2012-13 Costs:
$107 + books for Accel recipients
$1,135 + books for non-Accel recipients
2013-14 Costs:
Tuition and fees will be set over the summer (typically June)
Accel can still be adjusted- have to wait to see the amount it will cover
Accel Funding
Process
Student submits online application
Deadlines
Fall
HS counselor approves
Students: submit by August 2
GT Admission approves
Counselors: submit by August 9
Financial Aid approves and awards
funding to student account
Payment for semester due August 19
at 4pm
Student can see total remaining cost
for semester on account
Spring
Students: submit by November 22
Counselors: submit by December 6
Payment for semester due January 6
at 4pm (tentative)
Whose job
is it?
GT Responsibilities
Answer questions about the program
Admit students to the program and provide list of admits to counties
and schools
Submit GT approval for Accel
Register students for program
Provide orientation session and materials
Assist schools with technology
Provide instruction for course
Issue GT transcripts and grades
Maintain GT website (admission.gatech.edu, then “Programs for High
Schoolers”)
School Responsibilities
Answer questions about the program
Market program to students and families
Assist students with application process (transcript)
Maintain technology at site
Notify GT of any staff changes (counselor, facilitator, etc.)
Monitor student attendance
Proctor exams and submit assignments to GT
Approve Accel applications
Issue GT grades on high school transcript
Student Responsibilities
Complete application process properly (online application with
uploaded transcript, SAT/ACT score, and AP score)
Complete Intent to Enroll Form
Complete Accel application
Attend summer orientation session
Check and respond to e-mails
Notify GT of schedule changes
Purchase textbook for course
Pay remaining balance each term
Provide GT transcript to high school
Meet deadlines
Prospective Student
Meeting
Tuesday, April 30, at 7pm
Advertise to eligible students
9th, 10th, and 11th graders in AP Calculus this year
Requirements for serving as a host school:
Building Access
Linking to presentation (via distance learning equipment)
Provide contacts for the night of the program
Presentation will be captured and made available online
DCP 2013-14 Academic
Year
August
2 – Intent to Enroll Form Due; Accel
Application Due from Students
6 – On-Campus Orientation
7 – Students Registered for Fall
Course (MATH 1502)
9 – Wait List Closes; Accel
Applications due from HS
16 – Test Class
19 – Fall Classes begin; Payment Due
November
22 – Accel Applications Due (Students)
December
1 – Students Who Will NOT
Participate in the Spring Must
Notify Ashley Brooks
6 – Accel Applications due (from HS)
9 – Students Registered for Spring
Course (MATH 2401)
January
6 – 1st Day of Spring Classes
(Tentative); Payment Due
Alternative Options to
DCP
DCP is a competitive program – Not all applicants are accepted.
Counselors should help interested students to identify an alternative
course in case of denial/wait listing.
A few likely alternatives include:
Dual Enrollment Programs
MOWR , Joint Enrollment, Dual Enrollment
Alternative Curriculum Options
AP Statistics, Multivariable Calculus
Online Programs