<p>I don't want to be mean, but keep in mind that Georgia Tech is a Division 1 school. So many of the students in the bottom half are athletics, have special talents (like band, theater..etc.).</p>
<p>gamingurux -
Heheh... well I really don't have a close connection with my Lit Teacher. (At least this year's... I might can get my last year teacher to help me out!) And also, you 'were' right. I was playing games like at least 2 times a week. Now... whew Pre-Calc is really crazy. I know you're like Pre-Calc is nothing, but man... If you're in a tight household with 3 siblings, with one who about failed twice, and needs help. He's not as bright as I am, and I'm nowhere near as bright as half of the people on CC... I think I can ask my 11th Lit Teacher to help me out on this situation... I see I'll need a stellar essay to boost my application.</p>
<p>Anthony -
Division 1 school? Dang man... why does an engineering school need to be Division 1? Makes no sense to me. And half of them are in athletics? Special talents? I don't have anything of that sort. I was raised inside of a box practically! All I can do is put a PC together, install Windows, partition hard drives, install software, the really advanced-noobie stuff. -_- Yeah go ahead be mean. I need to take it all in. The truth hurts sometimes... even if I don't make it...</p>
<p>A. You have no APs.
B. You have no SAT IIs.
C. You have a pretty low SAT score for Georgia Tech
D. You have no ECs.</p>
<p>I do not think you can get into Georgia Tech for Computer Science.</p>
<p>You can, however, get into Georgia Southern and then get into the GTREP program, so you can still get your degree from Georgia Tech.</p>
<p>NOt half that is an exaggeration, but its just to emphasize my point, just try to stay in middle or above range of applicants, you will will likely have a decent shot.</p>
<p>And for your Division 1 question, the school is bigger and its sports are competative, they may be other reasons, but I dont know em all.</p>
<p>Alright Fabrizio, thx for the input. But... how are you SO sure that even without those, I won't get in? Have you gone to GA Tech or do you know anyone there?</p>
<p>What's the big deal about AP courses? Man my damn uncles all told me I didn't need AP courses. Now they're all the hype into getting to GA Tech...</p>
<p>SAT IIs? What's the difference between SAT IIs and SAT Is? I thought SAT IIs only did class placements. And besides, Computer Science dept. of GA Tech does not go in depth Math or English. Calculus stops at III. English stops after freshman year.</p>
<p>Low SAT score? They said competitive was 1100-1150.</p>
<p>Extracurricular? I think I can fit into the essay about being the oldest and having to take care of my siblings along with my almost 70 yr. old guardian (grandfather). They will understand won't they??? Man I'm a disgrace I'm going to make sure my kids get into GA Tech or something... and I'm trying not to settle for a GTRep program... I'm pretty sure if its still a degree from GA Tech, it'll still say from Georgia Southern...</p>
<p>Anthony - oh, just exaggeration... whew... but dude, if that many are in sports, how do they fit GPA and SAT scores, whereas only 25% SAT are less than 1260, and 75% got 3.75 GPA. Those are some crazy athletes...</p>
<p>ALSO:
I am getting a College Prep Diploma with Distinction. They've said it helps boost a bit too. Does it?</p>
<p>A. Yes, I have been to Georgia Tech's main campus. Yes, several of my senior friends from last year matriculated into Georgia Tech. All took APs and college-level classes.</p>
<p>A. Put it this way. You have to compete against students who have ~1500 SAT I scores, ~700 SAT II scores on three subjects, seven to twelve APs (mostly fives), and dedication to several extracurricular activities over three years.</p>
<p>That's pretty tough.</p>
<p>B. A SAT II test is concentrated on one subject. Sure, Calculus stops at three. You still have to take Linear Algebra, Probability, and quite a few other math courses.</p>
<p>C. For Georgia Tech, competitive is not ~1200. You should have at least a 1300 if you want to somehow remain competitive. Even then, 1300 is pretty low for G. Tech.</p>
<p>D. No, I'm pretty sure that if you're in GTREP, your degree will be from Georgia Tech.</p>
<p>Thanks fabrizio... but I'm still quite skeptical about GTRep degree...... also, with those SAT scores, why not just go to MIT or Rose-Hulman Institute (Indiana)? Heck, I've gotten a bunch of mails from Rose-Hulman asking for me to apply and they want more than GT. And yeah... now you make it seem like I've wasted my life. haha. No, not wasted. Just I didn't do enough. Because I was foolish, naive, and stupid. I didn't know people were THAT good, going to tech... I'll keep my hopes up high.</p>
<p>fabrizio's rough but he tells it like it is. In my opinion your best chance is to emphasize how you had to take of your family throughout high school. The essays aren't the main determinant but it can take you a long way. Also, I've read the georgia tech app and I think it would be a good idea to include extra information about your situation and say something like "if I am accepted at your college I would be able to apply myself to the fullest of my abilities". These are just my recommendations. You should look at other people's advice.</p>
<p>I am sorry about your situation though.</p>
<p>MIT considers 1500 as competative, but half of students with a 1600 at schools such as stanford still get rejected.</p>
<p>Rejected still? Ouch. I think I'm in for a lot of disappointment unless I fix up a decent essay then. I can't take anymore SATs, I don't think I'll improve after this last one. (1040 to 1170 in 2 yrs., only 50 pt. increase in last Math, 80 pt. increaser in 2nd Verbal) And GPA will just stay the same, too late to take APs, extra-curriculars are too late - applications due in January... what's left? Besides two Scholastic Art awards in 9th grade for sept. 11 linoleum block printing, and self portrait... Nothing too interesting about me. Damn I'm a pretty lost cause aren't I, heheh. You guys know anyone I can get help for my essay besides a teacher?</p>
<p>Have you spoken to a rep from Georgia Tech? It would be worth your time to make an appointment with an adcom from GT and see what they are looking for. Does you high school college counselor help at all? Maybe a rep from GT is visiting your school or a school near by that you can talk to. Usually the GT reps will be at all the college fairs. Have you attended a college fair? If not, you might want to check and see if there is one in the next month or so near your area or in Atlanta.</p>
<p>As far as Georgia Southern, the same applies. Call or email an adcom there and find out for sure how the program works. You can always transfer if you don't get into GT the first go round. GT is not the only school around; if you have a choice between another Georgia college or no college, what would you do?</p>
<p>Hey pokey. I've gone to the GT preview and I've gotten all my info there. 1150 to be competitive, 3.75 avg GPA, they don't make a big deal about APs... my counselor is a first year at this high school counselor, just had a baby, and she's behind in senior evaluations... grr... I've requested to talk with her a week now, and nothing yet. Yes I know that I have to go to at least a GA college, but it has to be Computer Science/Software Engineering, and it has to be one where businesses will almost always drag graduates from... IE, GA Tech... and I'm having doubts about going to Tech, because Tech is engineering... and Computer Science isn't Engineering... but GA Tech does have the reputation that I desire.</p>
<p>calculus in 10th grade? I dont know what school you go to, but at my school calculus is a senior course. I can hardly see sophomores in calculus, its too hard.</p>
<p>py- I would really check into the GTREP program at southern. Ive been told that it fully says a Georgia Tech degree instead of Southern. Call the admissions office to check up on it. If you are planning to get financial aid and hope, why are you so worried about your families pressure? There is nothing "average" or wrong with other schools such as southern, or kennesaw. Also, you can always transfer. Dont put so much pressure on yourself.</p>
<p>gasouthern05, I took AP Calculus AB last year as a freshman. Two sophomores took it with me. The three of us made fives. There were five seniors, as well.</p>
<p>One of those five seniors made a five. One made a four.</p>
<p>WE have sophmores in calculus...and Juniors in BC.</p>
<p>If you want to do computers...why arent you taking AP computer science? Computer contests? UIL programming? There must be an EC with computers you can do. I would definately write a good essay emphasizing your situation..dont sound too desperate like you do on here... but with a good essay anything is possible!</p>
<p>Dude you guys are crazy taking calculus as freshman... I wish I had my life set out for me instead of me just learning on the way. What's GA Southern College full name called? (And website for it?) I'm only interested if they've got Computer Science... and at my high school, there is no Computer Science Class... the closest class to programming is Web Design... and there's no HTML learning - its all FrontPage/DreamWeaver... -_- And then those other schools ARE average. You can't help but to admit it. I'm sure that 4 years from now, businesses won't be dragging people out of those colleges for software engineers. And also, GA Tech points out that its useless to learning any current languages. The point is to learn the processes of programming, how it works, etc. Thanks guys. Yep, I've got to start working on the essay...</p>
<p>Georgia Southern homepage:
<a href="http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/</a></p>
<p>College of Information Technology:
<a href="http://cit.georgiasouthern.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://cit.georgiasouthern.edu/</a></p>
<p>gasouthern, like I said. Some areas are easier than others. Calc as a Freshmen is alittle advanced, since sophomores take calc here, so dont feel discouraged</p>
<p>yes, py7133, most high school's have calc as the senior class, and that is only for the "elite."</p>
<p>My second cousin took calc as a sophomore though, but she goes to a magnet school.</p>
<p>At my school, what you take as a senior is dependent on what you took in 7th grade. If you took algebra, you take calc, that's as high as it goes. The only way to take calc early is if you test out of a class.</p>
<p>MIT wants 4 years of mathematics; however, what they mean by this is that they want to see calc senior year. I remember a girl asking what she should do since she only had 3 years of math--took calc junior year--and she couldn't go any further in math at her high school. The admission's director said that was fine--they just wanted to see calc.</p>
<p>Maybe work on that SAT I?</p>