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Why Georgia Tech?
World-class Academics
Vibrant Campus Life
Six Colleges & Thirty-Four Majors
College of
Architecture
College of
Business
College of
Computing
College of
Engineering
College of
Liberal Arts
College of
Sciences
•Architecture
• Industrial Design
• Business
Administration
‒ Accounting
‒ Finance
‒ General Mgt
‒ Information
Technology Mgt
‒ Leading and
Managing Human
Capital
‒ Marketing
‒ Operations and
Supply Chain Mgt
•Computer Science
•Computational Media*
* interdisciplinary degree
between the Colleges of
Computing & Liberal Arts
•Aerospace
Engineering
•Biomedical
Engineering
•Chemical &
Biomolecular
Engineering
•Civil Engineering
•Computer
Engineering
•Electrical Engineering
•Environmental
Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
•Materials Science &
Engineering Polymer
& Fibers
•Mechanical
Engineering
•Nuclear &
Radiological
Engineering
•Computational Media*
•Economics
•Economics &
International Affairs
•Global Economics &
Modern Languages
•History, Technology &
Society
• International Affairs
• International Affairs &
Modern Languages
•Public Policy
•Science, Technology
& Culture
•Applied Languages &
Intercultural Studies
•Applied Mathematics
•Applied Physics
•Biochemistry
•Biology
•Chemistry
•Discrete Mathematics
•Earth & Atmospheric
Science
•Physics
•Psychology
Pre-Professional Programs
•Pre-Dental
•Pre-Law
•Pre-Medicine
•Pre-Teaching
•Pre Veterinary
Academic Opportunities
Outside the Classroom
Co-op/Internship
Get Involved!
Over 400 student organizations
Community Service
ACC Sports (NCAA Division I)
Recreation, Intramural and club sports Campus Recreation Center ranked #1 by Princeton Review
Greek Life
Music & the Arts
Traditional Green Campus
Urban Setting
Advantage Atlanta
Business in our backyard:
Over 75% of Fortune 1000 companies
have a presence in town
Connection opportunities abound
It’s a “college town”:
175,000+ college students at 55 colleges &
universities
Great shopping, restaurants and parks
Pro-sports teams, cultural institutions, and
a huge live music scene
How do I get to
Georgia Tech?
Freshman Application
Holistic Review
Factors we consider: Factors that are
OPTIONAL:
Factors we DO NOT
consider:
Rigor of curriculum &
weighted GPA
SAT or ACT scores
Extracurricular Activities
Personal Essay
School Form
SAT II Subject Tests
AP/IB scores
Teacher Recommendation
Additional Information
Major Choice
TOEFL exam scores
Personal Interview
Class Rank
Course Requirements: 4 years English, 4 years Math, 4 years Science, 3 years Social Science, 2 years Language
2013 Freshman Class Profile
Total applications: 17,678
Admit rate: 41.05%
Total enrolled (summer & fall): ~2,650
Mid-50% weighted GPA: 3.85-4.11
Average rigor: 6-11 weighted (AP/IB/College)
courses
Mid-50% SAT Range: 2000-2210
Mid 50% ACT Composite: 29-33
Freshman Application Timetable
Application Date Document
Deadline
SAT/ACT Tests
Considered
Decision Date
Early Action - October 15* (final date to be considered for
President’s Scholarship Program &
Honors Program)
October 15 Tests taken through
end of November
Mid-December
International - December 15 (final application date for students
who have studied outside the United
States during high school)
December 15 Tests taken through
end of December
Mid-March
Regular Decision – January 10 January 10 Tests taken through
end of December
Mid-March
*Early Action is non-binding and is available to help accommodate students in our applicant pool who
wish to know their decision sooner. All admitted students must make their enrollment deposit no later
than May 1.
A Valuable
Investment
Globally Recognized
Excellence
#1 Best Value College by SmartMoney Magazine
Top 25 in the World by Times Higher Education
#7 public university
#5 engineering school
Top 15 public business school
10 degrees in top 10 U.S. News & World Report
#1 in engineering degrees awarded to women and #2 for
underrepresented minority students
Member of Association of American Universities (AAU)
Georgia Residents Non-Georgia Residents
Tuition $8,000 $28,000
Mandatory Student Fees $2,400 $2,400
Books and Supplies* $1,200 $1,200
Freshman Housing* $5,800 $5,800
Freshman Meal Plan* $4,000 $4,000
Personal Expenses* $1,600 $1,600
Total Per Year*
(2 semesters) $23,000 $43,000
Georgia Tech is ranked as the #1 Best Value College by SmartMoney Magazine.
*estimate; actual cost based on student choice
2013-2014
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Financial Aid
Your financial package may include:
Scholarships
Grants
Work Study
Loans
www.finaid.gatech.edu - information
on Institute & outside scholarships
Required Form Available Due to GT Award Available
FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid)
January 1 February 15
Beginning April 1 Georgia Tech Aid
Application
November 1 February 15
The President’s Scholarship
Our Premier Merit-Based Scholarship
Apply for admission by October 15th to be considered; no extra steps required
Approx. 500 Semi-finalists notified in January
Approx. 100 finalists named in February
PS Weekend in March- naming 50 Scholarship recipients
Awards up to a full ride + study abroad plus research/service grant
Your Next Steps
Create/update your MyGT page @ www.admission.gatech.edu/gtinfo Meet your admission counselor
Research your major and contact your academic advisor
Personalize your Georgia Tech experience
Parent Resources @ www.admission.gatech.edu/apply/parents
www.facebook.com/gtadmission
#gtvisit
www.admission.gatech.edu/apply
Your Campus Tour
What you’ll see:
Library
Clough Undergraduate
Learning Center
Student Center
Campus Recreation Center
Classroom
Ask your tour guide:
Typical day of GT student
Study abroad, research & work
experiences
Life in Atlanta
Living on campus
Favorite/ least favorite thing
about GT
Enjoy Your Visit!