Why should I go to Cornell for engineering?

Cornell Engineers are motivated, collaborative, compassionate, and intelligent. If these qualities resonate with you, consider joining our diverse community of passionate students and faculty. You will be emboldened to think independently and explore new ways to improve the quality of life on our planet.

Is Cornell engineering hard to get into?

For Cornell, its accept rate of roughly 12\% is a combination of a rate twice that selective for the College of Arts & Sciences and nearly that selective for Engineering, and more acceptances for its other colleges, some of which are actually state colleges that are part of Cornell.

Why should I not apply to Georgia Tech?

If you are afraid of bees (and B’s for that matter), particularly large ones that do push-ups after touchdowns, don’t apply to Georgia Tech. If you want a school that has hundreds of majors and makes statements like “we are all things to all people,” don’t apply to Georgia Tech.

What tests do you take to get into Georgia Tech?

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Most schools require the SAT or ACT, and many also require SAT subject tests. You must take either the SAT or ACT to submit an application to Georgia Tech. More importantly, you need to do well to have a strong application.

Does Georgia Tech require an essay on the SAT?

Both the SAT and ACT have an optional essay section. Georgia Tech requires you to take the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section. They’ll use this as another factor in their admissions consideration. Schools vary in their SAT subject test requirements. Typically, selective schools tend to require them, while most schools in the country do not.

What is the average GPA to get into Georgia Tech?

For this, we look at the school’s average GPA for its current students. The average GPA at Georgia Tech is 4.07. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4.07, Georgia Tech requires you to be at the top of your class.