In State vs. Out of State

<p>One of my friends was recently deferred from Georgia Tech from out of state. I do not know her exact stats, but I believed she would be a very qualified candidate. Seeing as I know nearly nothing about Georgia Tech admissions, I was wondering if being out of state made a difference in admissions? I know in some states being from out of state can be a large disadvantage. Is Georgia Tech the same way, or does it not make a difference? Thanks.</p>

<p>Georgia Tech does take into account residency I’m not sure how much but remember it is a State school.</p>

<p>Based on this article [GT</a> | News Center :: 5,000 Students Offered Early Action Admission to Tech](<a href=“http://www.news.gatech.edu/2014/01/06/5000-students-offered-early-action-admission-tech]GT”>5,000 Students Offered Early Action Admission to Tech | News Center) it appears that Ga Tech is becoming a lot like UVA. Since the article states that the same number of students from Georgia were admitted even though the acceptance rate went from 55% to 40% the only conclusion you can draw is that OOS were admitted fewer. Whether an OOS needed higher stats depends on the numbers and info they release in the future.</p>

<p>If carolina girl is from nc she is familiar with their rule of only allowing 18% OOS students. GT is nothing like that. Even though the number of instate acceptances remained constant despite the increase in apps I am not sure it is a factor of favoring instate kids. Everyone in georgia already knows about tech and what it takes (took?) to get in. So only the kids who think they have a chance apply.The common app may have opened up the possibility for those who had never considered it.</p>

<p>I was talking to a mom who’s husband works at GT today. She told me that they have to have 51% in state students. Which makes sense to me. </p>