Can I succeed at GT grad school if I come from a far less prestigious university?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgia Institute of Technology
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<p>I did my undergrad at a regular state university and I have been admitted to graduate school at Georgia Tech (aerospace engineering). Although I was relatively successful my modest state university (3.7 GPA), I am wondering how this performance can be translated to GT. I'm wondering my chances of being successful at an elite university like this (consistently top 5 in AE and in engineering in general according to USNEWS). More specifically, I'm wondering how difficult the curriculum for GT grad-level courses is. Is it impossibly hard? Are there any students that come from "NoName State University" and succeed in GT grad school? </p>

<p>I would love to hear the experience of current grad students and/or undergrads that have taken upper level (senior or grad level) courses. One of my most important criteria for evaluating my grad school options is whether or not I can be successful in the grad program.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>You wouldn’t have been admitted if you couldn’t succeed. You did well in undergrad. It may be a little more work and have higher expectations, but not to the degree that someone who did as well as you will not be able to stay afloat. I am sure you’ll do well, just go into it ready to be challenged.</p>

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<p>KamelAkbar</p>

<p>Hey, thanks for the helpful response. This is certainly good to here. I was worried because GT is such a great engineering school that I would not perform adequately. But you have a good - GT would not accept students if they beleived that they could not handle the curriculum. </p>

<p>Anyone else have any advice or experience with this?</p>