<p>Here's what the US News on-line edition says are how Ga. Tech rates admissions factors:</p>
<p>academic factors
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:Important</p>
<p>Class rank: Not considered
Academic GPA: Very important
Standardized test scores: Important
Application essay: Important
Recommendation: Not considered </p>
<p>nonacademic factors</p>
<p>Interview:Not considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Not considered
First generation: Not considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency:Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered
Racial/ethnic status: Not considered
Volunteer work: Important
Work experience: Important
Level of applicant's interest: Not considered </p>
<p>66%
Top 25 percent of high school class: 96%
Top 50 percent of high school class: 99% </p>
<p>First-year students submitting high school class standing:63%
Average high school GPA:3.7 </p>
<p>First-year students submitting GPA:100% </p>
<p>First-year students submitting SAT scores: 97%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Verbal:600 – 700
Math: 650 – 740
Combined: 1250 – 1440</p>