Chance for OOS?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgia Institute of Technology
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<p>Computer Science or management major
HS does not rank.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.6
AP courses taken: AP computer science, AP biology, AP economics
SAT: 1900 (Math: 650, Reading: 600, Writing: 650)</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Hispanic
No need for financial aid.
3 letters of recommendation (1 outside of school)</p>

<p>ECs: varsity swim team captain, support our soldiers club president, 150 hours of red cross volunteer, local library volunteer work (helping senior citizens with computers)</p>

<p>Providing I write a strong essay which clearly portrays my interest in Tech above other schools, will i have a fighting chance?</p>

<p>collegeboard.com says they accept 59% of applicants which seems high.</p>

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<p>Three students apply to School A, one has a 2400 SAT/4.0 GPA, one has a 2300 SAT / 3.9 GPA and the other has a 2200 SAT/3.8 GPA. The first two students are accepted and the other is rejected. The school has a 67% acceptance rate.</p>

<p>Three students apply to School B, one has an 1800 SAT / 3.5 GPA, one has a 1600 SAT/3.3 GPA, one has a 1400 SAT, 2.9 GPA. The first student is accepted and the last two are rejected. The school has a 33% acceptance rate.</p>

<p>Which school is a more difficult admit? </p>

<p>As far as your situation, your GPA and SAT are both on the low end for Tech. It’s a reach for you.</p>

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<p>your ethnicity will put you over the top. you’re in.</p>