Knowing changes everything.
Why Georgia Tech?
World-class Academics
Vibrant Campus Life
Six Colleges &
Thirty-Five Majors
College of
Architecture
College of
Computing
College of
Engineering
College of
Liberal Arts
College of
Management
College of
Sciences
• Architecture
• Computer Science
• Computational Media*
• Computational Media*
• Business
Administration
• Applied Mathematics
• Building Construction
• Aerospace
Engineering
• Biomedical
Engineering
• Industrial Design
* interdisciplinary degree
between the Colleges of
Computing & Liberal
Arts
Pre-Professional Programs
• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Teaching
• Pre Veterinary
• Chemical &
Biomolecular
Engineering
• Economics
• Economics &
International Affairs
• Global Economics &
Modern Languages
• Civil Engineering
• History, Technology &
Society
• Computer
Engineering
• International Affairs
• Electrical Engineering
• International Affairs &
Modern Languages
• Environmental
Engineering
• Public Policy
• Industrial Engineering
• Science, Technology
& Culture
• Materials Science &
Engineering Polymer
& Fibers
• Applied Languages &
Intercultural Studies
• Applied Physics
• Biochemistry
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Accounting
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Finance
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General Management
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Information
Technology
Management
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Leading and
Managing Human
Capital
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Marketing
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Operations and
Supply Chain
Management
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Discrete Mathematics
• Earth & Atmospheric
Science
• Physics
• Psychology
• Mechanical
Engineering
• Nuclear &
Radiological
Engineering
Academic Opportunities
Outside the Classroom
Study Abroad
80 programs
GT Lorraine
International Plan
In-state tuition
Co-op/Internships
Undergraduate Research
Paid/course credit
400 companies currently
employing students
Largest voluntary co-op
Get Involved
Over 400 student organizations
Community Service
Varsity sports competing in the ACC (NCAA Division I)
Recreation, Intramural and club sports
Campus Recreation Center ranked #1 by Princeton Review
Greek Life
Music & the Arts
Office dedicated
to research
The InVenture Prize
Available to freshmen
Traditional Green Campus
City Setting
Advantage Atlanta
Business in your backyard:
It’s a “college town”:
4th in concentration of Fortune 500
companies headquartered in city
175,000+ college students at 55 colleges &
universities
Over 75% of Fortune 1000 companies
have a presence
Pro-sports teams, cultural institutions, and
a huge live music scene
Return On Investment
Georgia Tech provides a practical education leading to short- and
long-term career opportunities.
What others say:
Invited to join Association of American Universities (AAU), recognizing quality and
breadth of programs (one of 61 members and first to be inducted in a decade)
#7 public university
#5 engineering school
#13 public business school
#1 in engineering degrees awarded to women and #2 for underrepresented
minority students
#3 among public institutions for median starting salary & salary later in career
#1 engineering graduates, hiring likelihood by corporate recruiters (#3 for MIS,
#4 for computer science & #7 overall)
How do I get to
Georgia Tech?
Freshman Application
Holistic Review
Factors we consider:
Factors we DO NOT consider:
Rigor of curriculum & GPA
Major Choice
• .5 weight for ALL AP, IB or college classes
• Reported on Self-Reported Academic Record
SAT II Subject Tests
AP/IB scores
SAT or ACT scores
• SAT Critical Reading, Math and Writing AND/OR ACT
English, Math & Combined English/Writing
• Highest section from either test on any test date
TOEFL exam scores
Extracurricular Activities
Personal Interview
Personal Essay
High School Transcript
Recommendation Letters
Course Requirements:
4 years English, 4 years Math, 4 years Science*, 3 years Social Science, 2 years Language
*4 years required beginning with the class of 2012
2011 Enrolling Class Profile
Total applications: 14,236
Admit rate: 51.15%
Total enrolled (summer & fall): ~2,650
Mid-50% weighted GPA: 3.76-4.07
Average rigor: 3.56 weighted (AP/IB/College)
courses prior to 12th grade
Mid-50% SAT Range: 1940-2160
Mid 50% ACT Composite: 28-32
Freshman Application Timetable
Application Date
Decision Date Possible Decisions
Deposit Deadline
Early Action - October 15*
Mid-December
Admit, Defer, Deny
May 1
Mid-March
Fall Admit, Summer
Admit,
Waitlist, Deny
May 1
Mid-March
Fall Admit, Summer
Admit,
Waitlist, Deny
May 1
(final date to be considered for
President’s Scholarship Program &
Honors Program)
International - December 15
(final application date for students
who have studied outside the United
States during high school)
Regular Decision - January 10
*Early application date is non-binding and is there to help accommodate students in our applicant pool
who wish to know their decision sooner and to provide a thorough and holistic review of all
applicants.
Is Georgia Tech
affordable?
2012-2013
Cost of Attendance
Georgia Tech is ranked as the #1 Best Value College by SmartMoney Magazine.
Georgia Residents
Non-Georgia Residents
Tuition
$7,938
Mandatory Student Fees
$2,442
$2,442
Books and Supplies*
$1,200
$1,200
Freshman Housing*
$5,524
$5,524
Freshman Meal Plan*
$3,654
$3,654
Personal Expenses*
$1,600
$1,600
$22,358
$40,568
Total Per Year*
(2 semesters)
*estimate; actual cost based on student choice
$26,148
Financial Aid
Financial Aid for GT may include:
Scholarships
Grants
Work Study
Loans
For Georgia Residents Only:
HOPE Scholarship
64% retention rate with average GPA of 3.5
>90% of entering Freshman eligible for Zell Miller Scholarship
Tech Promise
Application Requirements:
Required Form
FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid)
Georgia Tech Aid
Application
Available
Due to GT
January 1
March 1
November 1
March 1
Award Available
Beginning April 1
Scholarships
President’s Scholarship Program
100 scholarships awarded annually
Award amounts vary up to a full ride + study abroad and research/service grant
Apply for admission by October 15th to be considered; no extra steps required
Semi-finalists notified by mid-December
PS finalists named by early February
PS Weekend in mid-March
Management Dean’s Scholarship
What can YOU do now?
Contact your admission counselor
www.admission.gatech.edu/meetcounselor
Contact an academic advisor with major specific questions
www.advising.gatech.edu
Follow us on Facebook & Admission blog
www.facebook.com/gtadmission
Apply online at
www.admission.gatech.edu/apply
Your Campus Tour
What you’ll see
Ask your tour guide about
Library
Typical day of GT student
Clough Undergraduate
Learning Center
Study abroad, research & work
experiences
Student Center
Work load
Campus Recreation Center
Living on campus
Classroom
Their favorite thing about GT;
least favorite thing about GT