<p>I only took 1 ap class so my GPA is 3.75 and the honor classes in my class don't count. I have over 100 hours of computer services hours. I'm in over 7 clubs, I'm running cross country and I was the president of the science club. What does my ACT score have to be to get into Georgia Tech?</p>
<p>look at the GT admissions website…</p>
<p>Well I know I need over a 26 in the English section and over 29 in math. I just want to know what score I need to get a reallly good chance of getting in. And what are my chances now if I get a 25 composite score?</p>
<p>Normally, I would ask for your other statistics, but 1 AP and a 25 ACT isn’t going to cut it. 3% of admitted students have a 25 or less, so you would really need to be stellar to get in with that score (4.0 GPA, many AP classes, some very impressive EC’s, and be an URM).</p>
<p>Realistically, unless you have some sort of hook, you need to be at least in the mid-50% range (27-31) to stand a chance.</p>
<p>Well what if I get in for early admission and I’m in the waiting list. I get a 27 or higher in the ACT and I take 2 more AP classes get all A’s and get a 3.9 then second semester I get all A’s and get a 4.0. What are my chances in getting accepted during late acceptance?</p>
<p>That 27 puts you in a much better position. 25% of admitted students have a 27 or lower.</p>
<p>With a 3.9 GPA in the Fall and two more AP courses, you have a shot, but it’s still a reach. Your ACT is at the lower end, your GPA is average but with only 3 AP courses, it sounds like you’re not taking the most rigorous schedule at your school. That probably also hurts your class rank (what is your class rank?). Hopefully the AP courses are Calc A/B and B/C and a science or two. The FI with those statistics is a 3151, which is not terrible, but it’s not good (3225 is average for Tech).</p>
<p>If you can get your ACT up to a 29, that puts you in good shape. If you can get it to a 31, you should get in early admission. With a 25, I doubt you’ll even be wait listed.</p>
<p>edit: If you’re having a lot of trouble with the ACT, you can try the SAT.</p>
<p>We can’t tell you what your exact chances are! We are not the admissions committee. If I were an admissions officer I would get the following impression from your record.</p>
<p>1 AP would make me think you haven’t really challenged yourself with college level curriculum(honors doesn’t carry nearly as much weight) and even taken an easier curriculum your GPA is average for Georgia Tech.</p>
<p>Running cross country and being president of the science club are both good things, but the fact that you are in 6 other clubs and don’t hold a position in any of them would make me think that you don’t really apply yourself to those clubs/are just in them to stick them on a college application. Community service hours are a plus, depending on what they are. Some schools count going to club meetings and such things a community service and I don’t think admissions counselors care about that. You will need to explain on the application how you spent those hours. Simply listing 100 hours of community service is nearly meaningless.</p>
<p>Note: I realize some of this repeats what G.P. Burdell said since he seems to often post after I click the reply button, but before I click save…=)</p>
<p>Have you done anything with your summers?
Has you done anything in cross country or science club that is noteworthy such as going to state, winning a science competition, doing well in regional competitions, etc?
Have you taken calculus/will you be taking calculus your senior year?
Are you in-state?
How many AP courses does your school offer?</p>
<p>My advice would be to study for the ACT and try to improve your score as much as possible(at least 27 and hopefully higher), make sure to get all A’s first semester next year(preferably taking at least 1 AP or as many as you think you can handle), and focus on writing a strong essay.</p>
<p>With a 28 or higher ACT I would say tech is a match for you. With a 25 it is a definite reach.</p>
<p>Edit: I realize some of this repeats what G.P. Burdell says since he often seems to post sometime after I click reply and before I click post… =)</p>
<p>Yes I went to state wide competion on the science club and I was part of the team. We didn’t make it to nationals. I’m rank 44 and I volunteer at a hospital. I’m signed up for AP Calculus,AP Lang, AP Govt/Eco, and AP Bio, but that’s too much so I’m taking normal calculus and taking AP Lang and AP Chem. And my sister was wait listed when she got a 22 on the ACT in oxford but when she took it again and got a 27 she got accepted with a full scholarship and the ACT scholarship. Does Georgia Tech offer one? And she had a 4.1 but a 3.8 unweighted. And I know I will do good on the essay. How much percent is on the essay? And is there a chance I will get a half scholarship? Is there an interview for Georgia Tech?</p>
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<p>44 out of how many? Volunteer experience isn’t really that big of a selling point these days. Colleges see many IB candidates, and they are required to have at least 50 hours of community service (most are in the 150 hour range).</p>
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<p>If you honestly believe that’s “too much”, Georgia Tech isn’t right for you. Most applicants take a full course load of AP/IB courses (7 or so classes) for two full years before applying. Unless you have at least Calc A/B, you’re in a tough position as an applicant. </p>
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<p>Your English is a little hard to follow. Is it not your native language? If so, what is your TOEFL and your Math ACT score. Schools are more lenient on non-native speaker’s ACT and SAT overall scores as long as the math score is good.</p>
<p>If you mean Oxford wait listed her with a 22 ACT, that’s their policy. Some schools have a policy of wait listing (or deferring) ALL applicants that apply early. </p>
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<p>Georgia Tech does offer scholarships, but with your qualifications (especially course difficulty), you likely need a 32 or better ACT score to qualify. If you do qualify, you’ll go through a series of interviews where they’ll review your activities and qualifications.</p>
<p>But to be completely honest, I’ve used to be an interviewer. With your low number of AP’s, GPA, and the fact that you’re 44 in your class (even if there are 2000 students), you’re not going to get that scholarship. </p>
<p>There’s the potential for other scholarships - you’ll have to apply individually for those.</p>
<p>What about going to like KSU for like 1 year get a least a 3.0 and transfer over?</p>
<p>That’s certainly a popular option with many students and schools and could certainly work, particularly if you believe that your high school record does not accurately reflect your true ability. In such a case, the important thing is to check Tech’s transfer list and to take classes at Kennesaw that you know will transfer credit to Tech</p>
<p>But I said it in another thread, and I’ll say it here as well - unless you’re blowing away the other students at KSU, and I mean you’re getting a 3.7+ with not too much effort, I would reconsider going to Tech. </p>
<p>People on this site look at it as if getting into college is the goal - if someone goes to Harvard, they win! But in reality, there are many steps beyond that and choosing a college is a milestone on a longer journey. It’s better to go to KSU and graduate with a 3.2 GPA than to go to Tech and graduate with a 2.2 GPA. Before enrolling at Tech because you can, first think about whether you should (and the same goes for any school).</p>
<p>What is a good GPA to have to be able to transfer from GSU or KSU? And I can take a challenge, it’s just freshmen year made a mistake and didn’t know how the grading system went.</p>
<p>I believe that the GPA all depends on the program that you are trying
to transfer into. Depending on the program, things may be more lenient.
But generally, I believe you need to have taken at least Calculus I,
Calculus II, and possibly Physics I. If not Physics, take it anyway.</p>
<p>Try to at least keep around a 3.2 or above if you wish to be a shoe-in.</p>
<p>Okay, but will my credit and classes I take transfer over?</p>
<p>To see what transfers from a particular school, you can go here: [GT</a> Catalog : Credit : Transfer Credit](<a href=“http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/students/ugrad/geninfo/transcredit.php]GT”>http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/students/ugrad/geninfo/transcredit.php) The second link at the bottom “Transfer Equivalency Catalog” will take you into the OSCAR system, where you can search by school. </p>
<p>It is possible to transfer in classes not on that list, but you have to apply. The classes on that list are pre-approved for transfer credit.</p>
<p>Well I know if I get into Tech now I would be able to get scholarships to help pay for board and tuiton. But if I transfer after freshmen year can I still get scholarships to help pay?</p>
<p>You will not get a scholarship from the school with that ACT / GPA combination.</p>