The Georgia Institute of Technology

“First off grades are very importantJan 24 2012Mechanical Engineering
First off grades are very important. I feel Tech is also looking for students that are well rounded too. I don't think they want the super kid who did every club in High School, but doesn't actually have a passion for anything. They look more for someone who may have played a sport or been on a robotics team and actually shows passion and commitment towards that activity. The school also seems to be trying to break its nerd image with every incoming freshman class being smarter, but also less nerdy than the last.
Male

“I got into Tech the year before they requiredSep 23 2009Engineering Department
I got into Tech the year before they required essays. I think it was a 2 page application and a small fee. Tech didn't have much to go on when I got in (GPA, SAT, and whatever extracurriculars I listed). I'm pretty sure I got in by numbers 3.9-something high school GPA, 1410 SAT (when it was out of 1600), and I took a decent number of AP-level courses. If you show good grades in high school and that you challenged yourself with the coursework, you've given Tech a reason to believe that you'll put in the work that you need to in order to do well in the coursework at Tech.
SAT: 1410 Male

“Just have decent grades and be involved in someMay 05 2008Electrical Engineering
Just have decent grades and be involved in some extracurriculars; that's usually all it takes. This isn't MIT or something, though I wish I applied to there for the heck of it.
Male

“I think it was mostly my SAT score that got me inNov 05 2007Architecture
I think it was mostly my SAT score that got me in. Balanced extracurricular activities and nearly 2 years of working at the time I applied probably helped.
SAT: 1320 Male

“Getting in is REALLY hardJul 23 2007Chemical Engineering
getting in is REALLY hard. before the SAT changed you need at lest 1100 (on slow years) to get in. if you have at that you will need at lest a 3.5 or better in high school.This is also means u come from a highly ranked school system.

I know a gal how was 1/278 in her graduation class. 1120 SAT and soft ball player. She got condisonal accptance.

you will need to look at extra creliculers. Like math team sciance team. the sports program helps very little for getting in.
Female