Should I apply Early Decision or Regular Decision?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgia Institute of Technology
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<p>First off - should I apply Early Decision? Should I even bother applying at all? My initial grades are horrendous -> I changed school districts for high school and this high school is CRAZY competitive with an extremely rigiorous curriculum (80% asian), which is why my freshman year grades are so low (I had a 3.8-4.0 throughout middle school). I'm in California.</p>

<p>Background Info:
- High School: Extremely rigorous, top 50 high schools in the nation
- Indian (South Asian)
- Income: 150k</p>

<p>*Computer Science Major</p>

<p>I messed up really bad in high school until junior year. W = weighted, UW, = unweighted
Freshman Year: 2.5 UW/W, 2.83 UW/W
Sophmore year: 3.0 UW (3.167 W), 2.67 UW (2.83W)
Junior Year: 3.67 UW (4.167 W), 3.67 UW (4.167 W) ---> 3 APs</p>

<p>SATs (Barely prepped):
1st attempt: 1850
2nd attempt: 1980</p>

<p>Going to attempt again in October, I'm positive I will get at least a 2100, and possibly a 2200.</p>

<p>ACT:
1st attempt: 32
Going to attempt again in September, aiming for 34 or higher.</p>

<p>SAT II: Math (760), Bio (770)</p>

<p>Others:
- 150 hours community service
- DECA (Business Club):
- 3rd in Northern California for Math Marketing
- 4th for presentation, 8th overall for Advertising Campaign in States competition
- YouTube Partner with a channel on Technology (relates to my major, computer science)
- 2,800 subscribers
- My technology guides and reviews have been watched 1.1 MILLION times
- Currently building a website for an upcoming organization that raises money for charity through gaming
- 2 years JV Badminton
- Intro to Computer Science course over the summer, got an A
- Intro to Programming in C course over the summer, got an A
- Currently developing an iPhone app! </p>

<p>I have been slacking throughout high school until junior year. At the summer, end of the sophmore year, I went to India and realized I'm taking everything I have for granted. While others in India are yearning to learn but forced into crappy, mediocre schools, if any, I am slacking off, even though I am given the opportunity to attend one of the nations top 50 high schools. The vacation to India opened my eyes, and I realized I need to make the most of my fortunate situation. I tried throughout junior year, with 3 AP courses, and got a 3.67 unweighted, 4.167 weighted GPA.</p>

<p>I'm absolutely positive I will have <em>atleast</em> a 3.67 Unweighted GPA, 4.3 Weighted. My rigorous schedule next year:</p>

<ul>
<li>AP Calc BC</li>
<li>AP Physics B</li>
<li>Finite/Discrete</li>
<li>AP World</li>
<li>Regular English</li>
<li>Gov/Econ</li>
</ul>

<p>What are my chances of getting in? I'm extremely passionate about technology and would love if I could further develop my knowledge by majoring in Comp Sci at great college. Should I even apply, or forget it? I'm willing to apply Early Decision if that greatly increases my chances.</p>

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<p>K so first off, tech doesn’t have early decision. They have 2 early action periods neither of which are binding. Second, I don’t see why you wouldn’t apply earlier. Doesn’t hurt your chances at all. Lastly, I got in and all of my stats were lower than yours and I didn’t have quite as many ECs as you did and they accepted me so I think you’ve got a really good shot. Wouldn’t hurt to try that SAT one more time but I don’t think it’s 100% necessary. Good luck man and make sure you work hard on those essays</p>

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<p>Will do, thanks!</p>

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<p>oh wow last time I only skimmed over your post. I only saw some of your EC’s and that you got a 1980 on the SAT. If you actually pull off that 34 ACT or 2100/2200 SAT there’s literally no doubt in my mind you’ll get in. You’ve already got a super good shot assuming you don’t super slack off senior year. Def try to go for that november deadline man</p>

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<p>Awesome! Yeah I just took another practice test today, scored 2270, so excited! I really want to go to GTech, it’s one of the nation’s best engineering schools! </p>

<p>Turns out GTech takes superscores SAT/ACT scores. In that case, my superscored SAT score is 2060. Almost 100 points higher than 1980 :). Anyways hoping to do well on the October SAT to seal the deal.</p>

<p>Early action applications are due in November? Does EA actually help increase chances?</p>

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<p>Ehhhh Alok!!! Do your research HAHAHAH. Yes GT superscores SAT/ACT. Early action is due Oct 15, I’m not sure what happened to the two early action periods cause I went on the website today and it seems to indicate only one early action period. All the deadlines are on the admissions website.</p>

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<p>Haha alright, got it. Thanks viviannnnnnn :)</p>

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<p>Yea I move-in in a week and I’m super excited. But yea when I applied there were two early actions: one in october or november (can’t remember which) and then the other in december
And yea I don’t see why applying early would hurt your chances. You’re applying way before most others are. That’s why I applied early at least. And yes they do superstore haha</p>

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<p>Is your school like Monta Vista or Lynbrook?</p>