Do I even have a shot at getting into GA Tech

stokes894
Fri, 27 May 2011 14:26:37 +0000

I’d really appreciate current students or other hopefuls to give me their take on my outlook for Georgia Tech.

*I’m a rising senior who lives 30 minutes from the school, attends a private prep-shool, and is white.


I kind of screwed up my 9th grade year and took one bad honors class that I made a 79 in so my GPA for 9th-11th using GA techs system is a 3.7. I have taken many honors classes, but I have only taken 1 AP (AP European this year), and I’m taking 2 next year (AP Statistics and Government). The reason for this is that my school only offers about 10 APs and they are very picky about who gets to take them.
I took the SAT this month and get my scores back tomorrow. I’ve taken the PSAT 3 times 9th, 10th, and 11th grade and made a 1350 the first time, a 1480 the second time, and an 1820 the last time. I feel like I did better than an 1820 on my first SAT.
I don’t play any sports, but am highly involved in clubs/organizations. I’m in the Beta Club and National Honor Society. I have around 200 hours of community service, and am part of student government and other clubs.


I’m very interested in studying engineering at GA tech, but am not sure if I have the necessary grades to get in. Please tell me from personal experience or other knowledge if you think I will get in if I make all As next year to bring up my GPA. Thank you so much ahead of time for your help.