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 sportsCampus 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

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): ~2,700

Mid-50% weighted GPA: 3.85 – 4.11

Mid-50% course rigor: 6 - 11 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

#1 Best Value College by SmartMoney Magazine

Top 25 in the World by Times Higher Education

#7 public university

#5 engineering school

#13 public business school w/ 96% job placement rate in 2013

#1 in engineering degrees awarded to all minority students

Member of Association of American Universities (AAU)

Top 10 universities (without medical schools) in research expenditures

Globally Recognized Excellence

Average Starting Salary of Typical GT Student - $65,000

Average Debt of Graduates - $26,412

Georgia Residents Non-Georgia Residents

Tuition $8,258 $27,562

Mandatory Student Fees $2,392 $2,392

Books and Supplies* $1,200 $1,200

Freshman Housing* $5,822 $5,822

Freshman Meal Plan* $3,992 $3,992

Personal Expenses* $1,600 $1,600

Total Per Year*

(2 semesters)$23,264 $42,568

Georgia Tech is ranked as the #1 Best Value College by SmartMoney Magazine.

*estimate; actual cost based on student choice

2013-2014

Cost of Attendance

Financial Aid

Your financial package may include:Scholarships

Grants

Work Study

Loans

For Georgia Residents Only:HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship

73% retention rate

Tech Promise

www.finaid.gatech.edu

Required Form Available Due to GT Award Available

FAFSA (Free Application

for Federal Student Aid)

January 1 February 15

Beginning April 1CSS Profile November 1 February 15

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/parent

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!