Hello everyone! I'm hoping to apply to Georgia Tech, but I'm a little intimidated by their academic standards. Does anyone know what their GPA requirements typically are? Just trying to plan my senior year wisely. Thanks a bunch!
Hi there! Georgia Tech is a highly competitive institution, and while it doesn't have a formal GPA requirement, the average high school GPA of admitted students is about 4.1. This means most incoming students rank in the top 10% of their class and have nearly all A's (in rigorous courses like honors, AP, and IB) in their high school course work.
However, Georgia Tech also considers the rigor of your high school curriculum, so if you have a lower GPA because you took challenging AP or IB courses, that is taken into account. Similarly, an upward trend in grades during high school, especially in rigorous courses, would be viewed favorably.
One more note: Georgia Tech uses a holistic review process for applications, which means that while GPA and academic achievements are important, other factors such as extracurricular involvement, leadership, and personal essays also play a significant role. It's important to keep balancing those other parts of your application as well.
Hope this gives you a better idea of what to expect when applying to Georgia Tech! Best of luck in your senior year.
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