How competitive is the Georgia Tech EA2 acceptance rate?

I've heard that Georgia Tech's Early Action plan has gotten more competitive in recent years. Does anyone know how the EA2 acceptance rate compares to the regular acceptance rate? Trying to decide which option to go for. Thank you!

You're correct that Georgia Tech's Early Action plans have become more competitive in recent years, mainly due to an increase in applications. While Georgia Tech doesn't specifically release separate statistics for EA1 and EA2 acceptance rates, it does share information regarding its overall Early Action acceptance rates.

In general, applying Early Action to Georgia Tech can give you a slight advantage in terms of admission chances compared to Regular Decision, as colleges often aim to fill a significant portion of their incoming class through their early plans. However, the advantage could vary year to year, depending on the applicant pool and the school's priorities. It's also worth noting that EA2 deadlines tend to be after EA1, giving you more time to polish your application and work on essays.

While I cannot provide a specific EA2 acceptance rate compared to the regular acceptance rate, I can share that Georgia Tech has seen an increase in overall competitiveness, with the acceptance rate dropping from around 30% in 2012 to under 20% in recent years. Keep in mind that this is influenced by many factors such as the size and quality of the applicant pool, and individual admission rates within specific programs can also vary.

Ultimately, whether to apply EA2 or Regular Decision depends on your personal preferences and the readiness of your application. If you feel confident about your application and have all the necessary materials ready, applying EA2 can offer you a slight admission advantage, as well as an earlier decision notification. However, if you need more time to improve your application, there's merit in waiting for the Regular Decision deadline to present your best possible case to the admissions committee. Good luck with your decision and your application to Georgia Tech!