Chances for Presidential Scholarship...?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgia Institute of Technology
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<p>ok... everyone knows the drill. chances for Georgia Tech's presidential scholarship program... molto grazie! </p>

<p>Female, instate (augusta),
class rank- 1/482
6 AP classes, including AP calc, chem, and physics. 5s on the APUSH and AP lang that i've taken
overall GPA of 99.4 out of 100 (GHS doensn't have an AP curve)
2400 SAT 1st time
800 Math II SAT, waiting for the chem and physics results</p>

<p>ECs
2 years co-director of the daily school news broadcast show (used 3D animation and VC to produce)
4 years Model UN, including VP and Pres. junior/senior year, and 2nd place junior year at the GSU conference
6 seasons vball, including 4 team capt.
2 years musical theatre
math tutoring for 3 years
NHS meritorious member and treasurer
BETA club
FCA (fellowship of christian athletes) officer/pianist/4 year member
12 years piano, including awards ranging from local to state (top 20)</p>

<p>good at public speaking/ interviews</p>

<p>thanks for everyone's time!!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>Wow.</p>

<p>I didn't apply for the presidential scholarship, but you better get it or something's not right.</p>

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<p>FYI: They don't look at SAT II. Extremely good shot though.</p>

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<p>wow 2400 will make you go to at least MIT.</p>

<p>Wish you best luck</p>

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<p>oh, i wish... not MIT, but i'd totally go to caltech... but they're looking for a bunch of math science electives, and my school doens't even have a math team :-&lt;/p>

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<p>Yay, finally someone else from Augusta! :D.</p>

<p>But yes, to answer your question...if you DON'T get it something's not quite right. Unless of course they only look at GPA, Rank, and SAT, in which case I'd still say sets you apart from at least a few of those guys (and gals).</p>

<p>Anyways, good luck!</p>

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<p>@pcehaocse - what aug. school are you at?</p>

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<p>i don't think u'll get it...just b/c gt presidential scholarship admission process sucks...gt gives it to minorities more often</p>

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<p>I don't agree with people who think you are a slam dunk. It takes more than good stats, and your EC's aren't too "Tech" oriented at all, but being female might help.</p>

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<p>"my school doens't even have a math team :-\"
^^^^
just wow. that really disappoints you? wow.</p>

<p>anyway. here is how the process works, they get the 600 best applicants and interview them. then they pick 100 to get the scholarship. those 100 do not always have the best stats on paper. the interview is crucial.</p>

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<p>so what all should i do at the interview?... that is usually easier for me, talking to people in general... but any tips for that?</p>

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<p>yeah. mess up so i get your spot.</p>

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<p>@explorerCY- that's harsh... lol. why not go for the "lets both get it and conquer the school" method! :-) niceness always helps.</p>

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<p>I have a friend who received the scholarship and he's from OOS. This kid is a white male and though I don't exactly know his stats, I don't think his stats, if it were better, was that much better. I will add that he is also a very socially outgoing person, so if you're as skilled at talking as you say you are, there might be a better chance than ExplorerCY is making out.</p>

<p>btw, I attended ARJ.</p>

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<p>awesome... i'm at GHS</p>

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<p>Based on numbers, you have a high chance of being at least a semifinalist, but nothing's for sure. GT PSP gets many students that have high grades and SAT scores, but they also show passion. Stats are a starting basis, but if you have none of that passion then it's harder. There are also people who's stats pale in comparison to the valedictorian, perfect SAT score that exhibit passion and leadership in their high school careers even receive more money than the latter kind.
Demonstrate that passion in your essay and in your interviews. I recommend everyone to try. :)</p>