Georgia Tech regents engineering transfer program?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgia Institute of Technology
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<p>I was accepted early admission to GT, and was planning on attending this fall, but I recently realized that even with the Zell Miller scholarship covering my tuition, I would still have to take out a ton of student loans to pay for housing, books, etc. Also, I wanted to stay on campus my entire time at Tech (Even though on campus apartments at Tech are quite expensive). Not only would I hate driving through downtown Atlanta daily if I stayed off campus, but everyone I know who has stayed off campus has ended up flunking out or transferring.</p>

<p>I was also accepted at a local community college that has the regents engineering transfer program (RETP). With the RETP, I wouldn't have to worry about my classes not transferring or anything like that. I was also accepted for a scholarship at this community college that would allow me to go to there for free. If I went to a community college, would I be unprepared for my junior year at Tech? Would it be better to get student loans to pay for my housing and books and just go straight to Tech?</p>

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<p>I would recommend go to Georgia Tech. It’s a great institute and well worth your money. Good Luck!!</p>

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<p>Georgia Tech is ranked #1 for Return on Investment (How much money you make after graduation vs how much you paid), beating out all the Ivy Leagues. I’d say that it’s a good long term investment.</p>

<p>No Community College will provide the same course rigor that GTech does. Many of the professors have worked at prestigious engineering universities like MIT and Stanford, and they can attest to its difficulty as on par with Cal Tech and MIT. Entering as a Junior, you’ll be in the midst of very difficult classes that you might not be prepared for. Best of luck.</p>

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<p>OP- remember that at GT you can start applying for Co-ops. The co-ops pay money and they could help offset some of your college costs. One of the kids from our neighborhood had a co-op the summer after freshman year. If you go to the community college for the first 2 years I would think you would have a harder time getting a co-op and/or fitting it in your schedule. Also the first 2 years is when a lot of kids do study abroad. The Zell miller will pay your tuition , and I don’t think the cost is that much more than being in Atlanta.</p>