<p>I wasn't offered admission to GA Tech Atlanta, but they offered me the alliance program. I've researched a little about Armstrong Atlantic State University(AASU) and the middle 50% SAT score is quite low. Is this even worth considering? I live in FL and was accepted at, UCF, FSU, and USF. Also, were all of the denied applicants offered this program? Any help would be greatly appreciated. ;)</p>
<p>If you live in Florida, I do not recommend accepting the AASU offer. If your goal is to graduate from GT, it would be much more economical for you to attend UF then transfer to Tech after one to two years. Just monitor the transfer course requirements for your intended major on the Admissions website and maintain a good GPA, and you should have no trouble transferring.</p>
<p>George,</p>
<p>Your responses imply that you do not have a great impression of the GTS-AASU Engineering Alliance option. My concern is that due to the low admissions standards for AASU, the quality of the core classes may be inadequate even if they do technically meet Tech’s transfer requirements.</p>
<p>Do you think one would do as well or better by attending GSU or GCSU and then transferring rather than opting for the GTS-AASU track?</p>
<p>Are you aware of how well prepared the transferees are after two years at AASU?</p>
<p>Last, does anyone know how many applicants were offered the GTS-AASU option?</p>
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<p>I wouldn’t say that. My point above is that if your goal is to transfer into GT, attend in-state then transfer. The OP will get as good of an education at UF for much less money. As long as he maintains a good GPA, he will get into Tech regardless of the school he attends immediately following high school. And if he has some unforeseen circumstance that results in a low GPA, he’s better off with a degree from UF than AASU. </p>
<p>So all around, UF is a better option… because he’s in Florida. If he lived in Georgia, the GT-AASU offer would be a good option. AASU is a relatively cheap school for Georgia residents and does a good job of preparing students to attend Tech. Attending GSU (either GA Southern or GA State) or Southern Poly is another option. All of the above listed schools have a strong track record of preparing students for Tech, and I personally know many students that have done extremely well after transferring from those schools. That classes will not be as difficult as a GT class, so keep in mind that you will need to apply yourself (don’t settle for the minimum effort that gets an A - make sure you master the material).</p>
<p>One thing I will mention (and this is a personal opinion): students that transfer to Tech after one year seem to have an easier time than students that transfer after 2 or 3 years (as part of a 2/2 or 3/2). When you transfer later, you push all of your core classes into a compressed time span. Instead of taking 2 or 3 core classes / semester, you take 4 or 5. Since core classes are more difficult and time consuming, this hurts your GPA and gives you less time to research or have an internship. Also, it is extremely important to intern multiple times while in college. Students in a 3/2 or 2/2 generally only get one opportunity to intern while at Tech, whereas students that transfer after the first year can intern 2 or 3 times. So 3/2 and 2/2 students tend to graduate with lower GPAs and no work experience (or research experience). That’s the equivalent of applying to college with a low GPA and a low SAT score. Some people make it work, but it is difficult.</p>
<p>Edit: I purposefully left GCSU out of the above because I have no experience there. I hear it’s a difficult school, so I’m sure it’s fine. I just don’t have a point of reference.</p>
<p>George,
would you recommand UGA or AASU?
Thank you.</p>
<p>HI, i was offered AASU i was wondering since its one level ahead of waitlist can i be placed on waitlist or is there anyway i can appeal and be put on summer admission. Georgia is the only school i can ever think about going. I really want to go there.</p>