None of my D’s schools asked this, and definitely not GaTech.
I’m guessing maybe when students decline an offer they are being asked to voluntarily indicate where they are going.
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It is a new program, but well regarded. They have gotten recognition pretty quickly and actually won a very competitive research grant from NASA.
It is definitely on the rise. Already ranked higher than the Alabama engeering program which was established at least a decade earlier. There is just such a demand with the growth in Georgia, and UGA has gotten so tough to get into that they have a good raw material I guess 
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Correct, a few days to a few weeks after declining acceptance an email is sent with a link to a survey. I encouraged my daughter to do them. They send emails reminding them to complete the survey for a few months… We knocked out several together at one point since I had made a big deal about providing feedback on things that made a difference in her decision. They were all similar - I am sure same company that manages their application process.
I am going to guess the completion rate is low, so the data may not be the best. It is interesting that GT shared their info. I appreciate the transparency.
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They do not ask where kids are applying on the application.
There were some posts that said colleges could see the order of the FAFSA list, but I think that was a hold over from a long time ago.
In interviews, I know several kids who have been asked where else they are applying or why they are not considering a state flagship, etc… that is kind of wrong to do to a kid.