Anyone accepted from the waitlist last year (2018)? Will my field of study (major) impact?

I just received notification I am on the waitlist for GT (3/9/19). My older brother goes to GT and I am interested in the business program (Major chosen was Economics). What are my chances for admission?

It is not possible to know how many people, if any, will be taken off the wait list in any given year. It’s usually not a large percentage though, so your chances are low. Your major could have an impact. The wait list is not ranked and Tech uses it to fill institutional needs. For example, if a lot of people accepted as economics majors decide not to enroll, Tech may look to increase the number of incoming economics majors by selectively extending offers to wait listed applicants who selected that major.

Since your brother goes to GT, you should be eligible for the conditional transfer pathway if you’re not selected from the wait list. https://admission.gatech.edu/conditional-transfer-pathway