<p>For GT, 3.7 GPA is relatively low, especially early. Do you know how many kids applied with straight A’s? A bunch. Also, do you realize how much GT’s applicant numbers and quality have gone up lately? Apps up 44% in 4 years! It’s remarkable. Also, how many kids paid deposits this year, more than GT expected? Quite a few. So, things have to tighten up this year. </p>
<p>GT doesn’t care if they are your safety school or not. They want the best kids they can get, regardless of where they rate on your list at this point. </p>
<p>Yes, you are well, well above average at UGA and deserve to get in early there. GT is a standard deviation above UGA in terms of student quality across the board. UGA is still a very good school, but the <em>average</em> kid at GT is significantly more qualified than the <em>average</em> kid at UGA.</p>