Hey, potential Yellow Jacket here. What kind of SAT scores do students typically have who get into Georgia Tech? I'd like to know the average SAT score, if possible. Thanks!
The middle 50% SAT score range for admitted students at Georgia Tech typically falls between 1330 and 1510. This means that 25% of admitted students score below 1330, while 25% score above 1510.
Remember, though, these scores just represent a range, and there are always students who get in with scores above or below this middle 50%. Also, the SAT is just one component of your application. Georgia Tech takes a holistic approach to admissions, so elements like your course rigor, grades, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation also carry significant weight in the admissions process.
While a strong SAT score can be an advantage, it's essential to concentrate on building a well-rounded application. Because Georgia Tech is a highly competitive university, working on every aspect of your application will help maximize your potential for admission.
If you want to know how your application as a whole stacks up at Georgia Tech, I'd check out CollegeVine's free chancing engine, which accounts for all quantifiable elements of your application, including not just test scores but also GPA, course rigor, and extracurriculars to give you personalized odds of acceptance at Georgia Tech and hundreds of other colleges: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator
This tool will also give you suggestions on how to improve your chances, whether by raising your SAT score slightly or some other step, like earning a leadership position in one of your extracurriculars.
Or, if you want tips on how to strengthen the more intangible aspects of your application, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle Georgia Tech's school-specific supplemental essay(s): https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-georgia-tech-essays/. Especially at selective schools like Georgia Tech, the essays are a great opportunity to showcase what you have to offer beyond the numbers.
Good luck, and go Yellow Jackets!
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